Studies on detoxication by the perfused liver: II. Bilirubin conjugation and excretion after irradiation

G. B. Gerber, J. Remy-Defraigne

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Abstract

Formation of conjugated bilirubin and its excretion into the bile has been studied in the isolated perfused liver of normal and x-irradiated rats. Bilirubin is removed rapidly from the blood and is excreted, after a lag-period, to about 70-85 per cent as conjugated bilirubin into the bile. Conjugation occurs mainly with glucuronic acid but also with other compounds. Removal of bilirubin from the blood and excretion of conjugated bilirubin in the bile are delayed in the perfused liver of x-irradiated rats.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-63
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Biology
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1963
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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