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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), γ-Glutamyl Transpeptidase
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), γ-Glutamyl Transpeptidase
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), γ-Glutamyl Transpeptidase
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1. Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
1.0.1. Sample for Gamma-glutamyl Transferase
1.0.2. Purpose of the test (Indications) for Gamma (γ) Glutamyl Transpeptidase
1.0.3. Precautions for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
1.0.4. Definition of Gamma-Glutamyl-transferase (GGT)
1.0.5. The biochemical function of the γ-glutamyl-transferase:
1.0.6. γ-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) concentration at different sites:
1.0.7. Importance of the gamma-glutamyl-transferase:
1.0.8. Functions of the gamma-glutamyl-transferase:
1.0.9. Normal Gamma- Glutamyl-Transferase
1.0.10. Raised levels of Gamma- Glutamyl-Transferase are seen in the following:
1.0.11. The decreased level of Gamma- Glutamyl Transferase is seen in the following:
1.0.12. γ-GT values are normal, seen in the following conditions:
1.0.13. Questions and answers:
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT)
Sample for Gamma-glutamyl Transferase
1. The venous blood is needed to prepare the serum.
2. The serum is stable for one month at 4 °C.
3. The serum can be stored for one year at -20 °C.
4. Heparinized samples interfere with various methods.
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2. GGT is found in the biliary tree’s epithelial cells, mostly in the interlobular bile ducts and bile ductules. This is the reason that it is susceptible to
biliary injury.
1. GGT is present in the kidney, pancreas, spleen, heart, intestine, brain, and prostate gland.
2. GGT level is higher in men because of the additional amount due to the prostate.
3. The kidney has a maximum amount, but the liver is considered the normal source of serum activity.
4. It is found throughout the hepatobiliary system and other tissues.
3. GGT is present in the microsomes of the cytoplasm and the cell membrane.
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT): GGT distribution in the cell
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT): Gamma GT enzyme distribution
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT): functions
GGT normal with raised alkaline phosphatase indicates skeletal muscle disease.
GGT raised with alkaline phosphatase indicates hepatobiliary disease.
Normal Gamma- Glutamyl-Transferase
Source 2
Another Source
Male = 7 to 47 U/L.
Female = 5 to 25 U/L.
Newborn = 5 times higher than an adult.
Another reference
Adult male = up to 55 U/L.
Adult female = 38 U/L.
The newborn is 6 to 7 times higher than the adults.
It is like an adult after 5 to 7 months.
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14. Drugs like Warfarin, Barbiturates, Valproic acid, Dilantin, and alcohol.
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