Immunoglobulin-AST complex.
A case of AST-IgG complex presenting as an isolated AST elevation is described. Measurement of elevated serum AST activity is dependent upon the inclusion of pyridoxal 5-phosphate in the substrate.
O'Kane
M J
MJ
Waveney Hospital, Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
Telford
M E
ME
Bell
P M
PM
D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology*; D002850:Chromatography, Gel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007105:Immune Complex Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000276:immunology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011233:Precipitin Tests; D011732:Pyridoxal Phosphate / Q000097:blood
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D011732:Pyridoxal Phosphate; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases