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transaminase /trans·am·i·nase/ (-am´ĭ-nās) aminotransferase.
transaminase. See aminotransferase. transaminase (transam´inās), n one of several enzymes involved in the reversible transfer of an amino (NH2) group from an α-amino acid to an α-ketoacid, especially α-ketoglutaric acid. Characteristic high values are seen in myocardial infarction and viral hepatitis. transaminase an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another. glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) see aspartate aminotransferase (AST). glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) see alanine aminotransferase (ALT). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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6] vitamers, aminotransferases in various tissues and organs are often used as the basis for evaluating vitamin B6 status in animals, because these enzymes require PLP as a coenzyme. Comparison of effect of cafetiere and filtered coffee on serum concentrations of liver aminotransferases and lipids: six month randomised controlled trial. Serum aminotransferases (AST and ALT) were 15 and 12, respectively, and the alkaline phosphatase was 68. |
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