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Glutamic pyruvic transaminase, ~80 U/mg protein
SKU: 02151191-CF
Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
Application Notes
Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is used as a marker of liver disease due to the release of GPT into the blood following liver cell necrosis.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Marker for liver disease
| SKU | 02151191-CF |
| Alternate Names | L-Alanine: 2-Oxoglutarate Aminotransferase; Alanine Aminotransferase (catalytic concentration); GPT; serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase; SGPT |
| Application Notes | Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is used as a marker of liver disease due to the release of GPT into the blood following liver cell necrosis. |
| Base Catalog Number | 151191 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 3562140 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is located in most cells in the body, but is found in highest concentrations in the liver. |
| CAS # | 9000-86-6 |
| EC Number | 232-561-4 |
| Format | Powder |
| Molecular Weight | 272.257 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter |
| Source | Porcine Heart |
| Specific Activity | ~80 u/mg protein |
| Unit Definition | One unit will convert 1 µmole of α-ketagluterate to L-glutamate at 7.5 in potassium phosphate buffer at 37°C |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |