glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase

Thân thiện

A scientist analyzes a blood sample for glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase levels.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An enzyme involved in transamination: Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) is a specific enzyme that catalyzes a chemical reaction called transamination, transferring an amino group between aspartate and alpha-ketoglutarate. It is also commonly known by its modern name, aspartate aminotransferase (AST).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Elevated levels of glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase in the blood can indicate liver or heart tissue damage.
  • The laboratory test measured serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase as part of the metabolic panel.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In modern medical terminology, "aspartate aminotransferase (AST)" is the preferred term. "Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase" is considered a legacy or historical name but is still understood.
  • The physician reviewed the patient's AST (formerly called glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) levels.

Variants and Related Words

• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (n): The modern, systematic name for the same enzyme.
• Transaminase (n): A general class of enzymes to which GOT/AST belongs.
• Enzyme (n): A protein that acts as a biological catalyst.

Synonyms

• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): The direct and primary synonym in current scientific and medical use.
• Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT): A synonym referring specifically to the enzyme when measured in blood serum.

Related Phrases

• GOT/AST test: A common phrase referring to the blood test that measures this enzyme's activity.
  • The GOT/AST test is a standard part of a liver function panel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an enzyme involved in transamination

Từ đồng nghĩa

• glutamic oxalacetic transaminase