See Also: aspartate aminotransferase(medicine)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)(health)
Aspartate(medicine)
L-aspartate oxidase(medicine)
aspartate 1-decarboxylase(medicine)
aspartate 4-decarboxylase(medicine)
aspartate transaminase(medicine)
aspartate N-acetyltransferase(medicine)
IMP-aspartate ligase(medicine)
aspartate carbamoyltransferase(medicine)

Clinical trial (health) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (health)


Clinical trial (health)


A research study that involves the administration of a test regimen or experimental treatment (eg. a new drug or therapy), to humans to evaluate its efficacy and safety. See also phases of clinical trials.





Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (health)


Also known as serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), AST is an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. AST is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. The blood AST levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise AST levels.