Rabbit anti-Human Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (ACPP) Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P15309

Target Species

Human

Target Name

ACP3

Target Full Name

Prostatic acid phosphatase

Target Function

A non-specific tyrosine phosphatase that dephosphorylates a diverse number of substrates under acidic conditions (pH 4-6) including alkyl, aryl, and acyl orthophosphate monoesters and phosphorylated proteins. Has lipid phosphatase activity and inactivates lysophosphatidic acid in seminal plasma.; Tyrosine phosphatase that acts as a tumor suppressor of prostate cancer through dephosphorylation of ERBB2 and deactivation of MAPK-mediated signaling. In addition to its tyrosine phosphatase activity has ecto-5'-nucleotidase activity in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. Generates adenosine from AMP which acts as a pain suppressor.; (Microbial infection) Forms amyloid beta-sheet fibrils in semen. These fibrils, termed SEVI (semen-derived enhancer of viral infection) capture HIV virions, attach them to target cells and enhance infection. SEVI amyloid fibrils are degraded by polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a constituent of green tea. Target cell attachment and enhancement of HIV infection is inhibited by surfen. Also similarly boosts XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) infection.

Target Subcellular Location

[Isoform 1]: Secreted.; [Isoform 2]: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Lysosome membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Nucleus. Cytoplasm, cytosol.

Target Protein Families

Histidine acid phosphatase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Highly expressed in the prostate, restricted to glandular and ductal epithelial cells. Also expressed in bladder, kidney, pancreas, lung, cervix, testis and ovary. Weak expression in a subset of pancreatic islet cells, squamous epithelia, the pilosebaceou

Target Research Area

Cancer

Target Synonyms

ACPP; 5'-NT; ACP-3; TM-PAP; Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (ACPP)

Target Background

This gene encodes an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of orthophosphoric monoester to alcohol and orthophosphate. It is synthesized under androgen regulation and is secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. An alternatively spliced transcript variant encoding a longer isoform has been found for this gene. This isoform contains a transmembrane domain and is localized in the plasma membrane-endosomal-lysosomal pathway.