Neuron-specific enolase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007885",
  "term": "Neuron-specific enolase",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A glycolytic enzyme, specifically the gamma-gamma (γγ) or alpha-gamma (αγ) dimeric forms of enolase, found predominantly in neurons and neuroendocrine cells. It functions in glycolysis, catalyzing the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate. Elevated levels in cerebrospinal fluid or serum can indicate neuronal damage or neuroendocrine tumors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 889 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neuron-specific-enolase/"
}