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What is meant by pre-enzyme and pro-enzyme?
What is meant by pre-enzyme and pro-enzyme?
What is meant by pre-enzyme and pro-enzyme?
A pre-enzyme has a signal sequence attached to the N-terminus that directs it to be secreted. A pro-enzyme the initial form of an enzyme that is not active, and once the enzyme is activated, it becomes an active enzyme.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can a high count of liver enzymes kill you?
Yes, it can definitely make you feel very sick. As liver enzymes are important to digest food and remove toxins from the body.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the purpose of lactate dehydrogenase in blood cells?
Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that the body uses during the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why does the liver show a bright and coarse eco pattern?
This condition is mostly associated with signs of hepatic steatosis. You are highly recommended to consult a hepatologist.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What do high PTH levels in blood mean?
A PTH level in blood often means that you might have a non-cancerous growth adenoma on a gland. Too much PTH causes calcium levels in your blood to rise too high, which can lead to health problems such as bone thinning and kidney stones.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT)
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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