AAP
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000088
An enzyme that is normally found in healthy kidneys. It may be found at high levels in the urine when there are kidney problems. It is used as a biomarker to detect damage to the kidneys caused by drugs and other agents. It may also be used to diagnose certain kidney and liver disorders. Also called alanine aminopeptidase.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000088 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | alanine aminopeptidase |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "An enzyme that is normally found in healthy kidneys. It may be found at high levels in the urine when there are kidney problems. It is used as a biomarker to detect damage to the kidneys caused by drugs and other agents. It may also be used to diagnose certain kidney and liver disorders. Also called alanine aminopeptidase.",
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