Abstract
LDH-x is a unique form of lactate dehydrogenase found in germinal epithelium during spermatogenesis. 53 patients with germ cell tumors were screened for the presence of LDH-x in the serum. No patient had detectable levels of the enzyme. 31 of the patients had elevated total serum LDH levels, and the isozyme fraction type 1 and/or type 2 was responsible for the elevation in all cases. LDH is a useful marker in germ cell tumors, but LDH-x is not the responsible isozyme.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 269-272 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)