Definitions for "SGOT"
serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; a liver cell enzyme; elevation of SGOT is seen as an effect of liver cell injury by drugs, alcohol and viruses. Supplements such as silymarin, alpha lipoic acid and curcumin may protect and repair the liver cell and help reduce elevations of SGOT.
aspartate aminotransferase (ALT)
Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase; former name for aspartate aminotransferase (AST)