Alanine Transferase at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Alanine Transferase? An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of alanine transferase released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase or SGPT.

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