E 05 Clinical Enzymology (Iso enzymes & Diagnostic Imp of Enzymes)

Description

This document discusses the diagnostic importance of enzymes in clinical biochemistry. It begins by explaining that enzymes can be measured in various body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and management of diseases. It then categorizes enzymes as plasma specific or nonspecific, and provides examples of each. The document goes on to discuss several key enzymes - including ALT, AST, ALP, CK, and LDH - and their clinical applications. It also covers isoenzymes, providing LDH and CK as examples. Therapeutic and analytical uses of enzymes are briefly mentioned at the end.