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What is meant by pre-enzyme and pro-enzyme?

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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 you have fatty liver disease if your liver tests are normal?

Yes, one can have mild fatty liver even if tests are normal.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is LDH high in lymphoma?

Yes, LDH levels get higher in lymphoproliferative disorders such as lymphomas.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the meaning of a low GGT level?

Low GTT levels and intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare liver disease that usually shows up in children. It happens when a fluid that delivers nutrients and carries away wastes doesn't flow properly through the liver.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What causes the liver to not function properly?

A liver infection, or liver scarring may cause the liver not to function properly.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How long does it take to diagnose fatty liver disease?

Your doctor may suspect that you have it if you get abnormal results on liver tests that you had for other reasons. However, it is not easy to diagnose till one performs tests and CT scans.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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