The main pigment found in bile. It is produced by the breakdown of haemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells. Excessively high levels of bilirubin cause the yellow pigmentation associated with jaundice.
Bilirubin |
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Bilirubin |
The main pigment found in bile. It is produced by the breakdown of haemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells. Excessively high levels of bilirubin cause the yellow pigmentation associated with jaundice. |
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