Aspartate aminotransferase, Human liver

Aspartate aminotransferase (EC 2.6.1.1), Human liver is a metabolic regulator with the highest activity in the heart, liver and skeletal muscle. Aspartate aminotransferase, Human liver comprises two isozymes: the cytoplasmic form (AST1) and the mitochondrial form (AST2). By catalyzing reversible transamination reactions between oxaloacetate, L-glutamate and other substances, it is deeply involved in key physiological processes such as amino acid metabolism, the tricarboxylic acid cycle and neurotransmitter synthesis. Aspartate aminotransferase, Human liver also provides substrate support for the synthesis of urea and purines/pyrimidines. Aspartate aminotransferase, Human liver is a serum marker reflecting cardiac and hepatic injury, and its abnormal levels are also closely associated with myocardial infarction, cardiovascular diseases and various cancers.

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