liver enzyme
Organ's chemical processor
A liver enzyme is any of several proteins produced by the liver that catalyze biochemical reactions.
Blood tests measure liver enzyme levels to assess liver health—elevated levels often indicate liver damage or disease: Her liver enzymes were high, so the doctor ordered more tests.
Common liver enzymes include ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphatase.
- hepatitisInflammatory liver condition
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- transaminaseAmino group transfer catalyst
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- liverhepatic, bile, cirrhosis, hepatitis, hepatocyte