Introduction Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT), also known as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), is a liver enzyme primarily involved in amino acid metabolism. It is commonly used as a biomarker to Read More …
Category: Biochemistry – 2nd Yr
SGOT
Introduction SGOT is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group between aspartate and α-ketoglutarate to form oxaloacetate and glutamate. Under normal physiological conditions, SGOT is present Read More …
Serum creatinine
Introduction Serum creatinine is a key biochemical parameter used to evaluate renal function. Creatinine is a waste product formed by the breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscles, released into the Read More …
Uric Acid
Introduction The breakdown product of purines in man is uric acid. The catabolism of purine nucleotides is accomplished as given below. Adenosine is first deaminated to form inosine. This reaction Read More …