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 ...
Direct (conjugated) bilirubin is formed when unconjugated bilirubin conjugates (attaches) to glucuronic acid in your liver. Direct bilirubin is water soluble and can be filtered by your kidneys for ...
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 ...