Intro to Enzymology and Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
Leakage enzymes
A
enzymes escape from the cell as a result of injury to cell membranes or organelles
2
Q
Induced enzymes
A
enzymes attached to membranes
increases due to increased production
3
Q
What enzyme is specific for Hepatocellular damage?
A
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
4
Q
What two cells release ALP?
A
Renal tubules
Hepatocytes
5
Q
What enzyme is specific for muscle injury?
A
Creatinine Kinase (CK)
6
Q
What two types of cells contain Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?
A
Skeletal and cardiac muscle
Hepatocytes
7
Q
What causes increased serum CK?
A
skeletal muscle injury
Cardiac muscle injury
Muscle breakdown (Catabolism)
8
Q
What is released from dead/dying muscle?
A
Myoglobin
