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What is the function of aspartate transaminase?
The interconversion of aspartate and α-ketoglutarate to oxaloacetate and glutamate
Where is aspartate transaminase found in the body?
Liver, heart, skeletal muscle, kidneys, brain, red blood cells, and gall bladder
What are the commonly measured biomarkers for liver health?
Serum AST level, serum ALT level, and their ratio (AST/ALT ratio)
What is the half-life of total AST in the circulation?
Approximately 17 hours
What is the cofactor that aspartate transaminase relies on?
PLP (Vitamin B6)
Test your knowledge of Aspartate Transaminase (AST) with this quiz. Learn about its role in amino acid metabolism and its presence in liver, heart, skeletal muscle, and kidneys.
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