Early elevated serum gamma glutamyl transpeptidase after liver transplantation is associated with better survival [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/2qt]
Background: Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is a membrane bound enzyme that plays a key role in the synthesis of the antioxidant glutathione. Epidemiological studies have linked high GGT with an increased risk of morbidity and cardiovascular mortality. In contrast, GGT is usually elevated in liv...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2014-04-01
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/3-85/v1 |