alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
units per liter (U/L)

Name alkaline phosphatase
Abbreviation ALP
Is Categorical? False
Tissue(s) blood
Group(s) enzymes
Description Alkaline phosphatase is a homodimeric protein enzyme of 86 kilodaltons. Each
monomer contains five cysteine residues, two zinc atoms, and one magnesium atom
crucial to its catalytic function, and it is optimally active at alkaline pH
environments. ALP has
Protocol Not Specified




Associated MP Terms
  • MP:0000202 - abnormal circulating alkaline phosphatase level
  • MP:0002966 - decreased circulating alkaline phosphatase level
  • MP:0002968 - increased circulating alkaline phosphatase level
  • MP:0011583 - abnormal alkaline phosphatase activity
  • MP:0011584 - increased alkaline phosphatase activity
  • MP:0011585 - decreased alkaline phosphatase activity