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Bilirubin is a yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells. It is produced during the breakdown of heme by the enzyme biliverdin reductase. Bilirubin is a result of the heme catabolism process within the liver, which takes place when the body breaks down old or damaged red blood cells.
The bilirubin is initially transported from the liver to the intestines, where it undergoes enterohepatic recirculation,
Bilirubin has photodynamic properties and can bind to proteins such as serum albumin in the blood to
Elevated bilirubin levels can result from liver damage, infections, or faulty hemoglobin metabolism. High bilirubin levels