title: Cerebral metabolism following brain injury, III. Transaminase changes.
abstract: Glutamic oxalacetic and glutamic pyruvic transaminase levels in CSF and blood were estimated in 25 normal individuals and 50 patients with varying grades of head injury. CSF GOT, and to a lesser extent GPT, showed significant elevation proportionate to the degree of brain injury. Serum GOT was raised in more severe injuries. CSF GOT and GPT levels showed a significant correlation with the prognosis of the case.
mesh_terms: D000410:Alanine Transaminase / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000201:enzymology*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D000410:Alanine Transaminase