Abcam, ab354, Anti-Alkaline Phosphatase antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal PPB antibody. Suitable for IP, ELISA, WB and reacts with Escherichia coli samples. Cited in 13 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Full Length Protein corresponding to Escherichia coli K-12 phoA.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Escherichia coli,
Applications:IP, WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Full Length Protein corresponding to Escherichia coli K-12 phoA. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P00634,
Specificity:Assay by immunoelectrophoresis resulted in a single precipitin arc against anti-rabbit serum, purified and partially purified Alkaline Phosphatase [E.coli]. No cross reactivity occurs against the mammalian form of Alkaline Phosphatase.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Whole antiserum, Purification notes-This product was prepared from monospecific antiserum by a delipidation and defibrination., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.424% Potassium phosphate solution, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Alkaline Phosphatase also known as ALP or ALKPHOS is an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from various molecules like nucleotides and proteins. This enzymatic activity requires alkaline conditions with a pH optimum around 8–10. ALP is anchored to the cell membrane and exists in several isoforms each with a mass around 57-70 kDa. Different tissues express specific isoforms such as bone liver kidney and placenta. Osteoblasts for example show high levels of alkaline phosphatase expression often detected by techniques like ALP staining or alkaline phosphatase staining.
Biological function summary
Alkaline phosphatase plays important roles in dephosphorylation processes. Particularly in bone it is associated with osteoblast activity where it is important for bone mineralization. The enzyme is not known to be part of a large protein complex but its activity aids in the conversion of inorganic pyrophosphate into phosphate which promotes the deposition of calcium phosphate in bone. ALP staining and ALP staining osteoblast can be used in laboratory settings for studying the mineralization and function of osteoblasts.
Pathways
Alkaline phosphatase is key in the regulation of the phosphate group levels within the organism particularly in the bone mineralization process. It participates in the vitamin D metabolic pathway which influences calcium and phosphorus homeostasis. Its function has a dynamic relationship with proteins like NPP1 which regulates levels of inorganic pyrophosphate acting counter to alkaline phosphatase's phosphate-producing activity.
Defects in alkaline phosphatase activity are linked to conditions like hypophosphatasia and hyperphosphatasia where mineralization processes are disrupted. In hypophosphatasia decreased ALP activity leads to improper bone formation due to accumulation of inorganic pyrophosphate. This interaction is notable alongside proteins such as tissular nonspecific alkaline phosphatase. On the other hand elevated ALP levels often indicate liver or bone disease pathology where increased enzyme levels reflect altered tissue turnover.