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What is the function of aspartate transaminase?
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?
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?
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?
What is the half-life of total AST in the circulation?
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What is the cofactor that aspartate transaminase relies on?
What is the cofactor that aspartate transaminase relies on?
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