1. Cerebral metabolism following brain injury, III. Transaminase changes.
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Sood SC, Gulati SC, Kumar M, and Kak VK
- Subjects
- Alanine Transaminase blood, Alanine Transaminase cerebrospinal fluid, Aspartate Aminotransferases blood, Aspartate Aminotransferases cerebrospinal fluid, Brain Injuries diagnosis, Humans, Prognosis, Alanine Transaminase analysis, Aspartate Aminotransferases analysis, Brain Injuries enzymology
- 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.
- Published
- 1980
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