Alkaline phosphatase: what it is (and why it is high or low)
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme present in various tissues of the body that is released into the blood mainly from the bones and liver, by the cells that line the channels that transport bile to the intestine. High alkaline phosphatase may indicate problems such as hepatitis, bile duct obstruction and hyperparathyroidism. Low alkaline phosphatase can […]
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