creatine kinase
Noun
Meaning
creatine kinase (plural creatine kinases)
(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of creatine and uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to create phosphocreatine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP).
Alternative names
creatine-kinase
Synonyms
Examples
In hyperthyroidism CK-MB ( Creatine kinase ) is usually elevated.
Creatine kinase, an in the tissues, will show increased levels in the blood in cases with severe muscle damage, and as certain chemicals are toxic to the muscles, its levels are also determined in animals with liver toxicity.
Creatine kinase levels can become elevated with any muscle injury, or with damage to the brain or lungs, or with liver or kidney disease.