Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase from porcine heart
SIGMA/G9880 - ammonium sulfate suspension, ≥75 units/mg protein
Synonym: ALT1; L-Alanine: 2-Oxoglutarate Aminotransferase; Alanine Aminotransferase (catalytic concentration); GPT
CAS Number: 9000-86-6
EC Number: 232-561-4
MDL Number: MFCD28970979
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | Porcine heart |
| foreign activity | |
| glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase ≤0.05% | |
| form | ammonium sulfate suspension |
| mol wt | 42 kDa |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| specific activity | ≥75 units/mg protein |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | Protein determined by biuret. |
| Application: | Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase from porcine heart has been used to determine L-lactate levels in aqueous polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is located in most cells in the body, but is found in highest concentrations in the liver. It is used as a marker of liver disease due to the release of GPT into the blood following liver cell necrosis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | GPT is responsible for catalyzing the reversible transamination of α-ketoglutarate and alanine to glutamate and pyruvate. It also plays a critical role in the metabolism of amino acids and gluconeogenesis. |
| General description: | Research area: Cell Signaling Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) is located in most cells in the body but is found in highest concentrations in the liver. Two GPT isoforms, GPT1 and GPT2, are present in mammals. |
| Other Notes: | One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of α-ketoglutarate to |
| Physical form: | Suspension in 1.8 M (NH4)2SO4 solution, pH 6.0 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥75 units/mg protein |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 2.6.1.2 ( BRENDA ![]() ![]() |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |

