Aspartic Acid (Asp) and Aspartate Transaminase (AST) Aspartate transaminase (AST), also known as aspartate aminotransferase, is a crucial enzyme in the body involved in the metabolism of amino acids It plays a significant role in the interconversion of amino acids and α-keto acids, which are essential for various metabolic processes
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test Decoded - WebMD An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test can show whether you have a liver disease or injury Learn how this test works and how it can help your doctor diagnose you
Atlantic Time Zone - Wikipedia Atlantic Time Zone The Atlantic Time Zone is a geographical region that keeps standard time—called Atlantic Standard Time (AST)—by subtracting four hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), resulting in UTC−04:00 AST is observed in parts of North America including several Caribbean islands
AST (SGOT): Liver Function Test - Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease AST, or aspartate aminotransferase, is one of the two liver enzymes It is also known as serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, or SGOT AST is a protein made by liver cells When liver cells are damaged, AST leaks out into the bloodstream and the level of AST in the blood becomes elevated
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test - UPMC Health Library An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood AST is normally found in red blood cells, liver, heart, muscle tissue, pancreas, and kidneys