Isoform 2: the cellular form also has ecto-5'-nucleotidase activity in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. Generates adenosine from AMP which acts as a pain suppressor. Acts as a tumor suppressor of prostate cancer through dephosphorylation of ERBB2 and deactivation of MAPK-mediated signaling.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Human Prostatic acid phosphatase
Subcellular Location
Isoform 2 Cell membrane Single-pass type I membrane protein Lysosome membrane Single-pass type I membrane protein Appears to shuttle between the cell membrane and intracellular vesicles. Colocalizes with FLOT1 at cell membrane and in intracellular vesicles. Colocalizes with LAMP2 on the lysosome membrane.