Acid Phosphatase Activity in Auer Bodies

Abstract

Abstract Employing the Gomori lead salt method (pH 5.0), acid phosphatase activity was demonstrated in Auer bodies. The presence of this enzyme may be considered further evidence of the similarity between leukocyte granules, known to contain acid phosphatase, and this structure. No alkaline phosphatase activity was exhibited in these bodies. The significance of these findings is discussed.