Alanine aminopeptidase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000351",
  "term": "Alanine aminopeptidase",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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 AAP.",
  "synonyms": [
    "AAP"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/alanine-aminopeptidase/"
}