A recently described method for assaying the specific hepatic enzyme responsible for the conjugation of bilirubin was applied to specimens of liver obtained at laparotomy or by percutaneous needle ...

THE enterohepatic circulation of bile pigment has been the subject of protracted debate. Recirculation of bilirubin, and its bacterial reduction products, the urobilinoids, has been postulated and ...

Bilirubin, the primary breakdown product of hemoproteins, particularly hemoglobin, plays a key role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of liver diseases. In acute liver diseases, such as ...

Conjugation of bilirubin and delivery to the intestine doesn't necessarily lead to excretion of the substance. Neonatal intestines contain beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme capable of reducing bilirubin ...

What Is a Bilirubin Test? A bilirubin test measures the amount of bilirubin in your blood. It's used to help find the cause of health conditions like jaundice, anemia, and liver disease. High levels ...

While high bilirubin levels can indicate several health issues, low bilirubin levels usually aren’t anything to worry about. In some cases, it could be a side effect of a medication you take or having ...

Bilirubin is a yellowish substance created by the breakdown of red blood cells. Detecting it in your urine can be a sign of a health problem, such as liver or gallbladder disease. The detection of ...

Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for alarm, ...

Conjugation of bilirubin and delivery to the intestine doesn't necessarily lead to excretion of the substance. Neonatal intestines contain beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme capable of reducing bilirubin ...

Breastfeeding jaundice occurs on the 2nd or 3rd day of life and results from insufficient milk intake due to inadequate production or poor breastfeeding technique. Shorter hospital stays result in ...