Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Serum

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme primarily found in Liver, cells. Normally, ALT levels in the blood are low, but when the Liver, is damaged, the enzyme is released into the bloodstream, making it an important indicator of Liver, diseases. ALT function: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme involved in amino acid Metabolism and is primarily found in Liver, cells. Normally, ALT levels in the blood are minimal, but when Liver, cells are damaged, the enzyme is released into the bloodstream.
Liver damage indicator: ALT levels rise in the blood when the Liver, is damaged by conditions such as Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, or toxic injury. Elevated ALT is a marker of Liver, damage.
Diagnostic significance: The ALT test is often used to detect inflammatory and toxic Liver, damage. This test is usually performed alongside the AST test for a more accurate diagnosis.