Lexic.us

Definition of Transaminase

1. Noun. A class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound).

Definition of Transaminase

1. Noun. (enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyzes transamination. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Transaminase

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Transaminase

1. A subclass of enzymes that catalyse the transfer of an amino group from a donor (generally an amino acid) to an acceptor (generally 2 keto acid) in a cyclic process using pyridoxal phosphate as cofactor, for example aspartate amino transferase catalyses the reaction: aspartate + ketoglutarate = oxaloacetate + glutamate. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Literary usage of Transaminase

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Rice Science: Innovations and Impact for Livelihood by T. W. Mew, International Rice Research Institute (2003)
"Alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartic transaminase (AST) are two important indicators of the liver's function. Many factors affect ALT and AST, ..."

2. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, Bennett J. Cohen, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"... transaminase (SGPT), and phosphoglucomutase. It also inhibits microsomal enzyme function and depresses the function of the reticuloendothelial system. ..."

3. Alcohol and Health: Seventh Special Report to the Us Congress by Louis Sullivan (1997)
"... and alanine transaminase, total and direct bilirubin, albumin, and globulin) did not predict neuropsychological performance or contribute significantly ..."

4. Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual: A Clinical Research Guide for by William R. Miller (1994)
"... and serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase (SGPT; newer name: ALT—alanine transferase) are enzymes that reflect the health of the liver. ..."

5. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"transaminase: A liver enzyme. A laboratory test that measures transaminase levels is used to assess the health of the liver. TRANSCRIPTION: The process of ..."

6. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"The survival was also decreased in rats given 8 and 16 mg Se/L. BW gain was decreased and serum alkaline phosphatase and glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase ..."

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