Bilirubiniaineenvaihduntaavia
Bilirubiniaineenvaihduntaavia is a complex term referring to the metabolic processes involving bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. This breakdown process, known as heme catabolism, occurs primarily in the spleen and liver. Initially, bilirubin is unconjugated, meaning it is not soluble in water and is bound to albumin in the blood for transport to the liver.
In the liver, unconjugated bilirubin is conjugated with glucuronic acid, a process called glucuronidation. This makes
Disruptions in any part of this metabolic pathway can lead to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood,