NCIt definition : Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase type 5 (325 aa, 37 kDa) is encoded by the human
ACP5 gene. This protein plays a role in the mediation of phosphate group removal from
sialoproteins.;
NCIt note : Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase type 5a is predominantly secreted by macrophages
and dendritic cells. (http://www.intermedico.com/userfiles/file/products/chemistry/IDS/trapwp.pdf);