glutamic oxalacetic transaminase

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Noun glutamic oxalacetic transaminase has 1 sense

glutamic oxalacetic transaminase, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase - an enzyme involved in transamination
--₁ is a kind of transaminase, aminotransferase, aminopherase

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Term: Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase

Definition:

Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase, also known as GOT or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), is an enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism. It catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from glutamic acid to oxaloacetic acid, resulting in the formation of α-ketoglutaric acid and aspartic acid. GOT is predominantly found in the liver, heart, skeletal muscles, and kidneys.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the levels of glutamic oxalacetic transaminase in the patient's liver.

2. Elevated levels of glutamic oxalacetic transaminase in the blood may indicate liver damage or disease.

3. The function of glutamic oxalacetic transaminase in the body is crucial for amino acid metabolism.

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