Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Flashcards
1
Q
catalyze the transfer of y-glutamyl residue from y-glutamyl peptide to amino acid, H2O
A
GGT
2
Q
most common donor of gamma-glutamyl peptide
A
Glutathione
3
Q
GGT is sensitive marker for the detection
A
Ethanol Detoxification
4
Q
GGT marker for diagnosis of
A
HEPATOBILIARY disorder
Chronic Alcoholism
Occult Alcoholism
5
Q
GGT Enzymatic Reaction
A
Glutathione + amino acid —> glutamyl-peptide + L-cysteinylglycine
6
Q
Assay for Enzyme Activity of GGT
A
Szaz Assay
7
Q
Absorbance of ______ is measured in GGT
A
P-nitroaniline
8
Q
Absorbance is measured within
A
405-420 nm
9
Q
Szaz Assay Reaction
A
Y-glutamyl-p-nitroanilide + glycylglycine —> y-glutamyl-glycylglycine + p-nitroaniline
10
Q
Required coenzyme for Szaz Assay
A
Aminotransferase
11
Q
coenzyme for the activity of aminotransferase
A
Pyridoxal Phosphate (Vit B6)
