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In a message dated 12/20/2001 5:22:20 PM Central Standard Time,
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> Also, bacteria in the gut can produce an enzyme, beta glucaronidase, which
> can actually unconjugate or break the bonds between the bilirubin and the
> glucaronic acid - this free bilirubin can then be reabsorbed back into the
> bloodstream
Ah Sharon, thanks -- while I knew most of everything else, this was the piece
I was missing. I guess I figured that once the bilirubin was
bound/conjugated, it was done.....but just like married couples, apparently
the bond can be broken, huh? And then the bilirubin is free to pick up
another cute albumin.
Sorry -- couldn't resist. But at least I won't forget it now!
Jan
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