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transaminase /trans·am·i·nase/ (-am´ĭ-nās) aminotransferase.
transaminase. See aminotransferase. transaminase [trans-am´ĭ-nās] any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the reversible transfer of an amino group from a donor, usually an amino acid, to an acceptor, usually a 2-keto acid. Most use pyridoxal phosphate as a coenzyme.
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). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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