Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP)
Product Specification:
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) is an enzyme found primarily in the prostate gland and seminal fluid. Prostate dysfunction results in the release of PAP into the blood. Measurement of PAP is useful in staging of prostate cancer and monitoring therapy.
General Information:
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Molecular Weight: 41,000 Daltons
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Source: Seminal fluid
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% purity Standard grade 50%
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% purity High Purity 95%
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Form: lyophilized powder
Storage - 20 degrees C
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Stability: 5 years from date of manufacture
Method of Analysis:
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Purity is determined by SDS-Page.
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Acceptable level Standard grade: 50%
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Acceptable level High purity: 95%
Activity is determined by one of the following methods:
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Method IMX PAP
Reference Preparation NA
Contaminants Tested:
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Contaminant |
Method |
Acceptable level; Standard Grade |
Acceptable level; High Purity |
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PSA |
ACS 180 |
N/A |
Less than 0.1% |
