lactate dehydrogenase

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noun

Biochemistry.

an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of pyruvate and lactate, an important step in carbohydrate metabolism: elevated serum levels indicate injury to kidney, skeletal muscle, or heart muscle. LDH

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lactate dehydrogenase

Within the standard therapy group, the researchers discovered that patients who had a high tumor burden or elevated levels of the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase had shorter event-free survival.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024

White snakeroot is a plant that contains chemicals that deactivate the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

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