Macroenzyme investigation and monitoring in children with persistent increase of aspartate aminotransferase of unexplained origin.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Ten children with asymptomatic persistent cryptogenic increased serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were screened for detection and monitoring of AST macroenzyme (macroAST). MacroAST was found in 4 patients; their serum AST levels were significantly higher than in those without biochemical evidence of macroAST (mean +/- SD: 515 +/- 433 and 78 +/- 16 IU/L, respectively; P = .0095). MacroAST was a persistent, benign phenomenon and was probably not congenital.
Medical subject headings
- Aspartate Aminotransferases