Transaminase clinical usage
Two of the better known enzymes in the transaminase class are serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). Both SGOT and SGPT are normally found primarily in liver and heart cells, are released into the bloodstream as the result of liver or heart damage, and so serve as tests of the liver and heart. The levels of these transaminases are elevated by liver disease (for example, viral hepatitis) or by an insult to the heart (for example, a heart attack). Some medications can also raise the levels of these transaminases. The interpretation of elevated SGOT and SGPT levels depends upon the context and can necessitate additional clinical and laboratory information.
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- Transaminase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic
An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells, and is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. Blood SGOT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise […]
- Transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic (SGPT)
An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells, and is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. Blood SGPT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise […]
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Through the cranium. As, for example, in transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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- Transcription
Making an RNA copy from a sequence of DNA (a gene). Transcription is the first step in gene expression.