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What is the primary role of amylases?
To break down glycosidic bonds within starch molecules
Which study identified the presence of amylase in urine in 1908?
The Wohlgemuth study
In which disease condition is amylase often combined with lipase as a diagnostic test?
Pancreatitis
Which type of amylase targets distinct segments of the carbohydrate molecule?
Alpha-amylase
How are enzymes like creatine kinase-MB and alanine transaminase used in medical diagnosis?
For assessing response therapy
Test your knowledge of enzymes with clinical relevance in medical diagnosis! Learn about the role of enzymes like creatine kinase-MB, alanine transaminase, and more in clinical applications.
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