Abstract

The enzyme creatine kinase (CK) is present in large concentrations in skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. Elevated levels of CK in the blood can occur in conditions where there is damage to cardiac or skeletal muscle. This article briefly discusses the underlying biology and clinical applications of serum CK testing.

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