Gamma-glutamyl Transferase Activity in Human Platelets: Quantification of Activity, Isoenzyme Characterization and Potential Clinical Relevance
作者:
GürdölF.,
NwoseO. M.,
MikhailidisD. P.,
期刊:
Platelets
(Taylor Available online 1995)
卷期:
Volume 6,
issue 4
页码: 200-203
ISSN:0953-7104
年代: 1995
DOI:10.3109/09537109509078455
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity in human platelet sonicates was 13.6 u/g of protein (range: 7.9–25.0) in 13 healthy, non-smoking, female volunteers; corresponding values in 16 males were: 20.3 (10.1–26.0). These values Mered significantly (p = 0.034). Platelet and serum GGT activity correlated significantly (p>0.04). Platelets seem to contain only the isoenzyme GGT 4. Part of this enzyme activity is in the form of aggregates or linked with membranes/proteins. This activity is released by Triton X-100 and trypsin and migrates as GGT 4. Serum GGT activity, a measurement in routine use, could be influenced by GGT released by platelets. It is therefore of interest that serum GGT activity can be increased in clinical conditions (e.g. myocardial infarction, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease) associated with platelet hyperactivity. Platelet GGT may influence intracellular S-nitrosoglutathione (a putative nitric oxide donor) levels. Potential associations between serum GGT activity and platelet function indices deserve investigation.
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