SGPT

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:enzyme
gptkbp:abbreviation Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase
gptkbp:alternativeName Alanine Aminotransferase
gptkbp:biologicalProcess transaminase activity
gptkbp:catalyzes conversion of alanine and α-ketoglutarate to pyruvate and glutamate
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Arthur_Karmen
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1955
gptkbp:EC_number 2.6.1.2
gptkbp:elevatedLevelsIndicate liver damage
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkb:kidney
heart
liver
gptkbp:fullName Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase
gptkbp:gene gptkb:ALT1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SGPT
gptkbp:measures blood tests
gptkbp:range 7-56 units per liter (U/L) in adults
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:SGOT
gptkbp:significance diagnosis of hepatitis
monitoring of liver diseases
gptkbp:usedAs biomarker for liver function
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ALT
gptkb:alanine_transaminase
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7