Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme present in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle, which is also known as creatine kinase. It acts as a catalyst in the reaction of producing ADP and phosphocreatine from ATP and creatine. CK-MB is a significant marker of acute myocardial infarction. CPK is raised in conditions like rhabdomyolysis, heart disease, kidney disease, etc.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The CPK enzyme (creatine phosphokinase) is specific to the heart. It gets elevated only in cardiac disease and not in malaria.
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