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aspartate transaminase /as·par·tate trans·am·i·nase/ (AST) (ASAT) (trans-am´i-nas) an enzyme normally present in body tissues, especially in the heart and liver; it is released into the serum as the result of tissue injury, hence the concentration in the serum (SGOT) may be increased in disorders such as myocardial infarction or acute damage to hepatic cells. 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 [micro]mol/L; serum albunfin, 30 g/L, serum alkaline phosphatase, 106 [micro]/L; serum alanine transaminase, 16 [micro]/L; serum aspartate transaminase, 33 [micro]/L. high serum alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, or [alpha]-fetoprotein levels) or had abnormal liver ultrasound provided blood samples every 6-12 months for further clinical monitoring. In both groups, elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) paralleled ALT elevations, but were of lesser magnitude (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). |
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