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P4439

Sigma-Aldrich

Phosphatase, Alkaline from porcine kidney

lyophilized powder, ≥100 DEA units/mg protein

Synonym(s):

Orthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum)

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
42010105
NACRES:
NA.54

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥100 DEA units/mg protein

composition

Protein, ≥50%

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

Alkaline phosphatase is used for conjugation to antibodies and other proteins for ELISA, Western blotting, and histochemical detection. Alkaline phosphatase is also used to prevent DNA self ligation and for radiolabeling.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alkaline phosphatase is a hydrolase enzyme that dephosphorylates molecules such as nucleotides, proteins and alkaloids.

Packaging

Package size based on DEA units

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of p-nitrophenyl phosphate per min at pH 9.8 at 37 °C.

Physical form

Lyophilized fromTris-HCl buffer, with magnesium chloride and zinc chloride, pH 8.0

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret.

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of Alkaline Phosphatase, Diethanolamine Assay (EC 3. 1. 3. 1)

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