Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What factors determine enzymes activities in plasma
A
Age gender pregnancy race drugs disease processes physical damage microbiological agents genetic defects
2
Q
Why measure enzymes
A
Detection of disease, assessing response to therapy, detection of deficiencies, organ function assessment etc
3
Q
Hypoxia
A
Loss of oxygen supply due to occlusion or inadequate oxigenation or loss of oxygen carrying capacity
4
Q
How do u Analyse enzymes in the lab
A
Electrophoresis, spectrometry
5
Q
Problems with enzyme management
A
Not specific, particular requirements eg temp, assays must be optimised
6
Q
Enzymes can be used clinically in numerous scenarios eg
A
Tissue damage, determine origin of affected tissue, diseases related to enzyme defects
