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What is the purpose of lactate dehydrogenase in blood cells?

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 Aug 2023

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If LDH is 400, what does it mean?

It means that you are suffering from tissue damage or an infection of the lung or kidney. In addition, you may also be suffering from anemia. Hence, you are recommended to treat it at the earliest.

Last updated on 08 Aug 2023

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What does High ALT and extremely high GGT mean?

High levels of liver enzymes GGT, ALT, and AST are predictive of disease and all cause mortality and can reflect liver injury, fatty liver, and/or oxidative stress.

Last updated on 09 Aug 2023

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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 Aug 2023

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Why is the liver function test needed?

Liver function test is needed to screen for liver diseases and liver infections such as hepatitis. These tests also help to monitor conditions such as jaundice, fatty liver and cirrhosis. In addition the doctor may ask you to take these tests to know how well your liver is working.

Last updated on 09 Aug 2023

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What are the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver grade 2?

Lack of appetite, weight loss and vomitting are a few common symptoms of non alcoholic fatty liver grade 2

Last updated on 09 Aug 2023

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