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Enzymes: Transferases Flashcards

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Once the alpha-ketoglutarate accepts the amine group, what is it converted to?

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L-glutamate

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What reaction do the aminotransferases catalyze?

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The transfer of an amine group to an alpha-ketoglutarate.

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What varies for each aminotransferase when the amino acid is donated?

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The amino acid substrate that donates the amine group

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What is required to transfer the amine group to alpha-ketoglutarate?

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Pyridoxal-5-phosphate

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What other name is pyridoxal-5-phosphate known as?

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Vitamin B6

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What does AST stand for?

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Aspartate aminotransferase

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What does ALT stand for?

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Alanine aminotransferase

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What is the pH optimum for AST and ALT?

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7.3-7.8

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How long is AST stable when refrigerated?

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3-4 days

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What reaction does AST catalyze?

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The amine transfer from aspartic acid to alpha-ketoglutarate

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What are the products formed when AST catalyzes a reaction?

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Oxaloacetate and L-glutamate

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Does hemolysis affect AST measurement?

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Yes, it falsely increases AST activity due to AST being present in RBCs.

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Where is AST found in highest concentrations?

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Heart, liver, skeletal muscle

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Where is AST found in smaller amounts?

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Kidney, pancreas, spleen, lung, RBC

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In what disease states is an elevated AST seen in?

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Heart disease, liver disease, skeletal muscle disorders, pulmonary embolism, acute pancreatitis

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Is an elevated AST diagnostic for an AMI?

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No, it has limited diagnostic use due to it taking too long to increase (6-8 hours after pain onset).

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In viral hepatitis, how many times the URL will AST be increased?

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30-50x the URL

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In toxic hepatitis, how many times the URL will AST be increased?

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As high as 100x the URL

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What reaction does ALT catalyze?

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The transfer of an amine group on alanine to alpha-ketoglutarate

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What products are formed in the reaction ALT catalyzes?

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Pyruvate and glutamate

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How long is ALT stable at refrigerated temperature?

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3-4 days

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Is ALT measurement affected by hemolysis?

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No

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Where is ALT found in highest concentration?

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Liver

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Where else can ALT be found in the body?

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Widely distributed through the body in small amounts (heart, kidney, skeletal muscle)

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In what disease states is ALT elevated in?

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Liver disease (viral/toxic hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatic obstructive disorders)

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In what disease state will ALT be higher than AST?

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Acute inflammatory process (like hepatitis)

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In what disease state will AST be higher than ALT?

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Severe liver necrosis (cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma)

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Why is AST higher than ALT in severe liver necrosis?

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Mitochondrial AST is stored in RBCs and as scar tissue replaces living tissue, AST is released from the RBCs, leading to the elevated levels?

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What is the difference between ALT and AST measurement?

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Each utilize a different substrate

30
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What are the substrates used for AST measurement?

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Alpha-ketoglutarate and aspartate

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What are the substrates used for ALT measurement?

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Alpha-ketoglutarate and alanine

32
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What is the name of the method used to measure ALT and AST?

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Karmen method

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What is actually measured in the Karmen method?

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As NADH is converted to NAD, a decrease in absorbance at 340 nm is observed which is proportional to AST activity

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In the measurement of AST, what enzyme is used to catalyze the conversion of oxaloacetate to malate?

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Malate dehydrogenase

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What does GGT stand for?

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Gamma-glutamyltransferase

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What reaction does GGT catalyze?

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Catalyzes the transfer of a gamma-glutamyl group from a donor peptide to an acceptor compound.

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What type of molecules can be acceptor of a gamma glutamyl group from a donor peptide?

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Another peptide, an amino acid, or water

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Where is GGT found?

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Found in most cells, in the cell membrane

39
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Where is the highest amounts of GGT found in the body?

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In the kidney

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Besides, the kidney, where else can GGT be found?

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Liver, prostate, pancreas and brain

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GGT found in the serum originates from what body system?

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Hepatobiliary system

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What disease is GGT elevations sensitive for?

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Liver disease

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Why is GGT the most sensitive out of all the liver enzymes?

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It elevates first and persists longer

44
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GGT levels can help interpret elevated levels of what enzyme?

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ALP

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If ALP and GGT are both elevated, what disease does this indicate?

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Hepatic disease

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If ALP is elevated and GGT is normal, what does this say about the source of the ALP?

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Nonhepatic source, like bone disease, pregnancy or childhood bone growth

47
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What drugs can induce GGT synthesis and elevate serum levels?

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Alcohol intake, phenytoin and barbituates

48
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What specimen is preferred for GGT analysis?

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Serum or EDTA plasma

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Why isn’t heparin preferred for GGT analysis?

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Heparin causes turbidity in the reaction mixture and thus, interferes with the measurement

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How long is the sample for GGT analysis stable at refrigerated temperature?

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7 days

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How long is the sample used for GGT analysis stable if frozen?

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2-3 months

52
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What is a common substrate used for GGT measurement?

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Gamma-glutamyl-p-nitroanilide

53
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What is produced when GGT reacts with gamma-glutamyl-p-nitroanilide?

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p-nitroaniline is formed

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What is measured in GGT analysis?

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p-nitroaniline, which is yellow

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