A new alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme abnormality

Ann Clin Biochem. 1984 Sep:21 ( Pt 5):352-6. doi: 10.1177/000456328402100502.

Abstract

We report on a new alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme abnormality occurring as an incidental finding in a male infant aged 4 months. Isoenzyme electrophoresis on cellulose acetate showed a prominent, diffuse alkaline phosphatase staining band in the alpha 1-globulin position together with a second band in the alpha 2/beta region and minor 'trailing' in the intermediate alpha 2 region. Normal liver and bone alkaline phosphatase were absent and intestinal phosphatase was not detected. On acrylamide gel electrophoresis a marked origin band was detectable suggesting the presence of high molecular weight enzyme. In addition, a series of compact bands in the alpha 2/beta position was present cathodal to the usual liver and bone isoenzymes. Total alkaline phosphatase activity was marginally elevated and was heat labile, L-phenylalanine resistant and partially L-homoarginine and L-leucine sensitive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / blood*
  • Bone Diseases / enzymology
  • Electrophoresis, Cellulose Acetate
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Isoenzymes / blood*
  • Kidney / enzymology
  • Liver Diseases / enzymology
  • Male
  • Neuraminidase / metabolism
  • Octoxynol
  • Papain / metabolism
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Trypsin / metabolism
  • Urinary Tract Infections / enzymology
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase / blood

Substances

  • Isoenzymes
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Octoxynol
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Neuraminidase
  • Trypsin
  • Papain