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Prostatic acid phosphatase
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An enzyme produced by the prostate. It may be found in increased amounts in men who have prostate cancer. Also called PAP. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Prostatic acid phosphatase (386 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human ACPP gene. This protein is involved in the dephosphorylation of both lipids and tyrosine and has ecto-5'-nucleotidase activity. (NCI Thesaurus)
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