Conjugation of bilirubin and delivery to the intestine doesn't necessarily lead to excretion of the substance. Neonatal intestines contain beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme capable of reducing bilirubin ...

Gastrointestinal decontamination remains a cornerstone in the management of acute poisoning, aiming to limit the systemic absorption of ingested toxins. The approach involves the early administration ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA, or succimer) is an oral chelating agent for heavy-metal poisoning. While studying the urinary ...

The properties of a specific transport system for bile salts, which is located in the ileum of the small intestine are described. The system operates by a sodium ion cotransport mechanism, and it ...