Aspartate aminotransferase

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Aspartate transaminase is an enzyme that transfers the -NH₂ group from aspartate to a keto-acid. Previously known as serum glutamate-oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT).

Found in liver, heart and skeletal muscle. Damage to any one of these organs can result in raised serum levels. As it is present in non-liver tissue, some hospitals have dropped AST from the panel of liver function tests, preferring ALT instead.