Which of the following is a biomarker of alcoholic hepatitis?
Ans. D. GGTGGT is a microsomal enzyme and its measurement provides a sensitive index to asses liver abnormality. It is highly elevated in biliary obstruction and alcoholism.* Serum g-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is the sensitive indicator of alcohol use.* For chronic viral hepatitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver, AST:ALT ratio <1* For alcoholic liver disease, AST:ALT ratio >2:1* Lactate dehydrogenase isozyme-5(LDH-5) is also a major diagnostic test for liver diseases
ALP
AST
LDH
GGT
Enzymes