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An enzyme normally present in certain cells within the liver, bone, kidneys, intestine, and placenta. When the cells are destroyed in those tissues, more of the enzyme leaks into the blood, and levels rise in proportion to the severity of the condition. Measurement of this enzyme is used as an indication of the health of the liver.
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An enzyme that indicates inflammation or diseases of the biliary tract. The enzyme also comes from the intestine, bones, and placenta. These separate sources can be identified by electrophoresis. This separates out the different types of enzyme.
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| alkaline phosphatase |
an enzyme in blood, bone, kidney, spleen, and lungs; used to detect bone or liver metastasis
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| alkaline phosphatase |
A group of enzymes that belong to the class known as hydrolases. They are thought to play an important role in the transport of sugars and phosphates in the intestine, bone, kidney and placenta. Elevated serum levels of alkaline phosphatase activity may indicate liver disease.
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| alkaline phosphatase |
A liver enzyme, elevated in obstructive conditions of the liver.
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