ALDOLASE (O.S.)

Overview

Aldolase is an enzyme that helps break down certain sugars to produce energy. It is found in high amount in muscle and liver tissue.Elevated values are found in muscle diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and limb-girdle dystrophy. While elevated creatinine kinase (CK) levels are more sensitive and specific for muscle disease, occasionally elevated aldolase is observed in some patients with myositis that have normal CK values.