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creatine kinase

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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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Subsequent testing revealed some players had high levels of creatine kinase, another indicator.

From Washington Times Jan. 19, 2017

The condition can be detected with a blood test for a muscle enzyme, creatine kinase, that is released by damaged muscles and when it occurs patients must stop statins immediately.

From New York Times Aug. 29, 2015

“He has very high levels of creatine kinase … this points to muscular dystrophy … and by virtue of his age and sex, it’s statistically most likely he has Duchenne.”

From The Guardian Aug. 16, 2014

This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme creatine kinase and occurs very quickly; thus, creatine phosphate-derived ATP powers the first few seconds of muscle contraction.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

A woman who has had one dystrophic child or relative should have her creatine kinase level measured by means of a blood test, said Dr. Emery.

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