creatine kinase

American  

noun

Biochemistry.

1. an enzyme that, during muscular activity, catalyzes the transfer of a phosphoryl group from phosphocreatine in muscle to produce ATP.

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Example Sentences

Still, he would put a hold on the medication and order a test to look for creatine kinase, another protein released by injured muscles.

From New York Times

A normal level of creatine kinase is in the 100 to 200 range.

From New York Times

Ue ordered additional tests to track the patient’s creatine kinase.

From New York Times

This includes examining creatine kinase to assess muscle damage and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to measure inflammation — two areas of particular concern for basketball players because of the nature of their on-court movements.

From New York Times

Ten of those players had blood levels of creatine kinase about 120 times higher than Iowa players tested in subsequent fall practices; elevated levels of creatine kinase are associated with heart attacks and conditions that produce muscle and brain damage.

From The Guardian