Product Name

Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase from porcine heart

Synonym

L-Alanine: 2-Oxoglutarate Aminotransferase, Alanine Aminotransferase (catalytic concentration), GPT

Assay

≥75 units/mg protein

CAS Number

9000-86-6

MDL number

MFCD00131192

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

ammonium sulfate suspension

Physical form

Suspension in 1.8 M (NH⁴)²SO⁴ solution, pH 6.0

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is located in most cells in the body, but is found in highest concentrations in the liver. It is used as a marker of liver disease due to the release of GPT into the blood following liver cell necrosis.

Unit Definition

One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of α-ketoglutarate to L-glutamate per min at pH 7.6 at 37 °C in the presence of L-alanine.

l Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov