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

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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 cause the transamination of 1.0 µmole of L-alanine per minute at pH 7.5 and 25 °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.