Class 1 Enzymes Flashcards
LD (lactate Dehydrogenase) is a metalloenzyme because it contains
Zinc
What is the coenzyme of LD?
NAD
Forward reaction of LD has a optimal pH of?
8.8-9.8
Backward reaction of LD has an optimal pH of?
7.4-7.8
Lactate + NAD ——LD—-> Pyruvate + NADH + H is what type of reaction?
Forward reaction
Pyruvate + NADH + H ——LD—-> Lactate + NAD is what type of reaction?
Backward or Reverse reaction
Very high activities of LD is seen in what organ?
Heart
RBCs
Kidney
Liver
Skeletal muscles
Lesser amounts of LD is seen in what organs
Lungs
Smooth muscles
Brain
LD1 and LD2 are found in what tissue organs?
Heart
RBCs
Kidney
If LD1/LD2 is increased, what are the suspected disorders?
Myocardial Infarction
Hemolyzed specimen
Megaloblastic anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Acute renal infarction
In serum, what LD isoenzyme is seen in high amounts
LD2
What LD isoenzymes are considered heat stable?
LD1, LD2, & LD3
Most negatively charged isoenzyme?
LD1
LD3 is found in which organs?
Lungs (major)
Lymphocytes
Spleen
Pancreas
This type of isoenzyme is increased or elevated in any type of cancer
LD3
Among all types of isoenzymes which is considered the least specific?
LD3
If the patient has pneumonia, what isoenzyme is suspected to be elevated?
LD3