Bilirubin metabolism: delving into the cellular and molecular mechanisms to predict complications

Abstract Bilirubin is a metabolic product of heme, and an increase in its level may be toxic to the body. It may be conjugated or unconjugated. Encephalopathy is caused by unconjugated bilirubin has the ability to pass through the blood-brain barrier, entering the central nervous system. Conjugated...

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Published in:	The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Main Authors:	Sadhana Kumbhar, Manish Musale, Anas Jamsa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Subjects:	Bilirubin encephalopathy Auditory disfunction Cellular and molecular mechanism Unconjugated bilirubin Kernicterus Jaundice
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-024-00298-5