Alkaline phosphatase
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ALP is used in molecular biology to remove the phosphate at the 5' end of DNA thus preventing its self ligation. ALP activity is used in the dairy industry as a marker for successful pasteurization since it does not denature at temperatures which kill bacteria in milk. | ALP is used in molecular biology to remove the phosphate at the 5' end of DNA thus preventing its self ligation. ALP activity is used in the dairy industry as a marker for successful pasteurization since it does not denature at temperatures which kill bacteria in milk. | ||
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== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
Revision as of 13:30, 3 November 2015
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Structural highlights
The ALP active site includes the Zn+2 and Mg+2 ions.
3D Structures of alkaline phosphatase
Updated on 03-November-2015
