l-lactate dehydrogenase

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l-lactate dehydrogenase /l-lac·tate de·hy·dro·gen·ase/ (LDH) (de-hi´dro-jen-ās) an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of lactate and pyruvate. It is widespread in tissues and is abundant in kidney, skeletal muscle, liver, and myocardium, appearing in elevated concentrations in the blood when these tissues are injured.

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