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ACP3 acid phosphatase 3

Gene ID: 55, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ACPP; 5'-NT; ACP-3; TM-PAP

Summary

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. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
3q22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (132317407..132368302)
Total number of exons:
12

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