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What is ldh?
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Enzyme: Lactate dehydrogenase; important in our bodies at the cellular level for energy production.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Lactate Deshydrogena: Lactate deshydrogenase is an enzyme found in: ldh-1 is found primarily in heart muscle and red blood cells. Ldh-2 is concentrated in white blood cells. Ldh-3 is highest in the lung. Ldh-4 is highest in the kidney, placenta, and pancreas. Ldh-5 is highest in the liver and skeletal muscle. Increase of ldh means injury to any of the above tissues.
Answered 5/19/2013
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