What is the cofactor for ALT?
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An estimated 10% of people in the United States have abnormally high alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and the enzyme's activity is critically dependent on a specific molecule for proper function. The cofactor for ALT is pyridoxal phosphate, the biologically active form of vitamin B6, which is crucial for the enzyme's role in amino acid metabolism.
