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Definition of Transaminases

1. transaminase [n] - See also: transaminase

Medical Definition of Transaminases

1. A subclass of enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of an amino group from a donor (generally an amino acid) to an acceptor (generally a 2-keto acid). most of these enzymes are pyridoxyl phosphate proteins. Registry number: EC 2.6.1. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transaminases

Literary usage of Transaminases

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

1. Assessing the Human Health Risks of Trichloroethylene: Key Scientific Issues by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"2001a No elevation in serum liver transaminases or mortality was detected. ... Transient elevation in liver transaminases at the highest dose; ..."

2. Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children (1993)
"Mild febrile reactions and transient elevations of hepatic transaminases may be observed. ... Liver transaminases may increase by the fifth day of therapy, ..."

3. Second Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of ...by Scott M. Grundy by Scott M. Grundy (1997)
"Elevated hepatic transaminases occur in approximately 1.0 to 2.0 percent of cases at high doses; they are less frequent but still occur at low doses. ..."

4. Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Research (1991): The Third Triennial Report to edited by MaryLouise Embrey, Christine R. Hartel (1999)
"The hepatitis B group comprised patients showing hepatitis B surface antigenemia for more than 6 months and elevated levels of serum transaminases ..."

5. Alcohol and Health: Seventh Special Report to the Us Congress by Louis Sullivan (1997)
"This enzyme has been found to be a relatively sensitive index of liver damage compared with other routinely assayed enzymes (eg, the transaminases, ..."

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