Extract: The bilirubin-UDP-glucuronyl transferase (BGT) activity in liver of newborn rats was measured to determine if unconjugated bilirubin could be the trigger substance of glucuronyl transferase ...

A new study identifies biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) as a crucial enzyme defending neurons from oxidative stress, acting ...

In studies in mice, researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly known for yellowing the skin of people with jaundice, may play an unexpected role in protecting ...

New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that the enzyme biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) plays a direct protective role ...

New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that the enzyme biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) plays a direct protective role ...

With lifestyle disorders and non-communicable diseases on the rise, many people routinely undergo Liver Function Tests (LFTs) ...

From the Medical Service of the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston. Jankelson — Assistant in Medicine, Beth Israel and City Hospitals, Boston. Gargill — Assistant in Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital and ...

LFTs are a panel of blood tests that help detect liver injury, cholestasis or synthetic dysfunction. Learn what each marker ...

Semin Liver Dis. 2008;28(1):110-122. Since the five variables of Child-Pugh score were selected empirically, it can be anticipated that not all are independent predictors of prognosis. For example, ...