Urine Bilirubin is a measure of the amount of bilirubin in the urine. The presence of bilirubin in the urine may indicate liver disease or certain types of anemia.
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid that conjugates with bilirubin in the liver for elimination. Problems with this process may increase bilirubin.
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Glycocholic acid is a bile acid conjugate that incorporates bilirubin for excretion. Disruption of this pathway can increase bilirubin.
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Taurine conjugates with bile acids like bilirubin in the liver to aid in their excretion. Impaired taurine conjugation can lead to elevated bilirubin levels.
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid conjugates with bilirubin as part of the bile acid excretion pathway. Disruption can lead to higher bilirubin levels.
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Taurocholic acid is a major bile acid conjugate that incorporates bilirubin for excretion. Impairment of taurocholic acid production can raise bilirubin levels.
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