GGT Flashcards
What is the systematic name of GGT?
E.C. 2.3.2.1
The reaaction of GGT happens at what pH?
pH 8.2
What is the mechanism of GGT?
GGT Catalyzes the transfer of gamma-glutamyl residue
from gamma-glutamyl peptides to amino acids, other
peptides, or H2O
In decreasing order of abundance, where is GGT found?
PRT
The functional unit of kidney
Nephron
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Part of the capillary
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Filter of the kidney
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Situated in the Bowman’s capsule
Glomerulus
Contains most of our GGT, Liver, Pancreas. Some
amounts of GGT can be found in the intestines.
PRT
In chronological order, enumerate the most abundant to least abundant.
Proximal Renal Tubules → Liver → Pancreas →
Intestines
What is the half-life of GGT?
7-10 days
In alcoholic liver disease: 28 days
What is the main cause of elevated GGT?
The problem that originates from the liver.
At what percent does smoking elevate GGT?
10%
At what percent does medication elevate GGT?
20%
Smoker + alcoholic abuser = elevated GGT
Synergy
Most sensitive marker for alcohol intake
GGT
In the 1st trimester of pregnancy, at what percentage does it elevate?
25%