An enzyme that is primarily present in the prostate gland. Smaller amounts are found in blood cells and constituents, bone, and other body organs. Elevated levels may signify prostate cancer and various other diseases.
A phosphatase whose optimum pH is between 4.0 and 5.4. It is present in kidney, semen, serum, and prostate gland, and particularly in osteoclasts or odontoclasts in which it is associated with demineralization or resorption of bone and teeth.
An enzyme that speeds up the splitting of orthophosphate in acidic conditions.