Bilirubin, the primary breakdown product of hemoproteins, particularly hemoglobin, plays a key role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of liver diseases. In acute liver diseases, such as ...

Malaria is often associated with jaundice, where levels of the yellow pigment bilirubin are higher. In this study of mice, scientists show that bilirubin generated by the enzyme biliverdin reductase ...

The process of heme breakdown by heme oxygenase (HMOX) yields bilirubin (BR) and biliverdin (BV) as by-products. Yellow players (YP) are enzymes involved in the production of BR and BV. YP, along with ...

Having low bilirubin levels may not pose a health risk for most people. The problem typically does not cause symptoms or health problems; in some cases, low levels may result from the impact of ...

Dubin-Johnson syndrome is a genetic condition that prevents the liver from properly removing bilirubin, leading to a harmless but permanent yellowing of the skin and eyes. The syndrome results from ...

You may develop jaundice if you have high bilirubin levels, a sign of liver damage. Gallstones can lead to a build-up of bilirubin in your blood. A doctor can use phototherapy to treat high bilirubin ...

Persistent itching, yellowing eyes, spider angiomas, or frequent bruising can indicate liver dysfunction. Early diagnosis improves outcomes.