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Creatine kinase (CK)
 
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  An isoenzyme (an enzyme that appears in multiple forms) found in high concentrations in heart and skeletal muscles, and, in smaller amounts, in brain tissue. Each form of CK is predominant in specific tissues. Determining blood levels of the isoenzyme will aid in detection of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy.  
     


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