The biochemistry of acetaminophen hepatotoxicity and rescue: a mathematical model
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acetaminophen (N-acetyl-para-aminophenol) is the most widely used over-the-counter or prescription painkiller in the world. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver where a toxic byproduct is produced that can be removed by conjugat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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Series: | Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling |
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Online Access: | http://www.tbiomed.com/content/9/1/55 |