What Does ALT Stand For?
ALT stands for Alanine Transaminase Alanine Aminotransferase
ALT, or Alanine Transaminase, also known as Alanine Aminotransferase, is an enzyme primarily found in the liver. It plays a crucial role in amino acid metabolism, facilitating the conversion of alanine and alpha-ketoglutarate to pyruvate and glutamate. Elevated levels of ALT in the bloodstream may indicate liver damage or disease, making it an important marker in clinical diagnostics for assessing liver health.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym