Lactic Dehydrogenase
Also known as: Lactate Dehydrogenase; LDH
Description
Lactic Dehydrogenase is an Enzyme manufactured within the Liver.
Biological Function of Lactic Dehydrogenase
Metabolism
Lactic Dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion (hydrogenation) of Pyruvic Acid into Lactic Acid within the Liver when the Oxygen required for the usual input of Pyruvic Acid into the Krebs Cycle is absent - it should be noted that the preferred pathway for Pyruvic Acid is as an input to the Krebs Cycle as excessive accumulation of Lactic Acid can be toxic.
These Substances may Inhibit the Activity of Lactic Dehydrogenase
Amino Acids
Pyroglutamate may reduce the activity of Lactic Dehydrogenase in the Brain. [1]
Organic Acids
Gallic Acid may inhibit the ability of LDH to catalyze the conversion of Pyruvic Acid into Lactic Acid.
Smart Drugs
Picamilon may lower serum Lactic Dehydrogenase levels by approximately 23%.
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