liver enzymes
Organ's metabolic workers
Liver enzymes are proteins produced by the liver that catalyze chemical reactions in the body.
In medical contexts, the term usually refers to enzymes measured in blood tests to assess liver health—elevated levels suggest liver damage or disease.
Her liver enzymes were high, so the doctor ordered more tests.
Common ones include ALT, AST, and ALP.
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- drug metabolismBody's chemical processing of medications
- hemochromatosisHereditary iron storage disease
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- Wilson's diseaseInherited copper metabolism failure
biotransformation · detoxification · cholestasis · jaundice · pharmacokinetics · ALT · blood test · acetaminophen · panel · alcohol · alcohol abuse · elevated · damage · inflammation · bile · hepatitis · detox · bloodwork
- Drug Metabolismbiotransformation, drug metabolism, metabolite, metabolites, CYP450
- blood testsCBC, blood test, complete blood count, blood work, CMP
- health datablood pressure, heart rate, pulse, weight, height
- lab testsblood test, blood tests, CBC, urinalysis, complete blood count
- biomarkersbiomarkers, troponin, PSA, creatinine, hemoglobin A1c
- Blood EnzymesALT, CPK, lipase, amylase, cholinesterase
liver enzymescollagen
Structural body protein
keratin · albumin · hemoglobin · hormones · fibrinogen
liver enzymestroponin
Muscle regulatory protein complex
creatinine · BUN · thyroid hormones · blood glucose · lipid panel