DEFINITION Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found primarily in muscle cells. It catalyzes the conversion of creatine to phosphocreatine, an important energy reservoir for muscle contraction. EXPLANATION CK blood levels are often tested as…
DEFINITION Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found primarily in muscle cells. It catalyzes the conversion of creatine to phosphocreatine, an important energy reservoir for muscle contraction. EXPLANATION CK blood levels are often tested as…