22. Indirect Bilirubin
Unconjugated
•
Indirect-reacting
(unconjugated) Bilirubin
Free bilirubin (indirect-reacting or
unconjugated). This is a relatively
insoluble, nonpolar form requiring
the addition of alcohol in the diazo
reaction to allow color formation.
23. Indirect Bilirubin
Unconjugated
•
Indirect-reacting
(unconjugated) Bilirubin
Free bilirubin (indirect-reacting or
unconjugated). This is a relatively
insoluble, nonpolar form requiring
the addition of alcohol in the diazo
reaction to allow color formation.
32. Direct Bilirubin -
Conjugated
•
Direct-reacting
(conjugated) Bilirubin
Conjugated bilirubin (direct-reacting). This form
reacts in the diazo reaction without the addition
of alcohol.
Increases in conjugated bilirubin indicate cholestasis but are not
specific as to cause. As noted before (under the discussion for
total bilirubin), hemolysis, liver disease and cholestasis will result
in high conjugated bilirubin levels. Remember, that increased
conjugated bilirubin in blood will produce bilirubinuria, which in
all species, excluding the dog, is diagnostic for cholestasis. In
horses, if conjugated bilirubin comprises > 25% of total bilirubin
values, cholestasis likely exists (a concurrent bilirubinuria will be
present). Extrahepatic bile duct obstruction produces the most
marked increases in total bilirubin (20-30 mg/dL).
66. Table 2- Genetic Disorders of Bilirubin Metabolism
Condition Defect Bilirubin Clinical Findings
Crigler-Najjar severely defective Unconjugated Profound jaundice
syndrome UDP-glucuronyltransferase bilirubin ⇑⇑⇑
Gilberts reduced activity of Unconjugated Very mild jaundice
syndrome UDP-glucuronyltransferase bilirubin ⇑ during illnesses
Dubin-Johnson abnormal transport of Conjugated Moderate jaundice
syndrome conjugated bilirubin into the bilirubin ⇑⇑
biliary system
67.
68. Referências
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Bosma PJ: Inherited disorders of bilirubin metabolism. J Hepatol 38:107, 2003 [PMID: 12480568]
Ferenci P: Wilson's disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 3:726, 2005 [PMID: 16233999]
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338:1422, 1998 [PMID: 9580649]
Glasova H, Beuers U: Extrahepatic manifestations of cholestasis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 9:938, 2002
Pratt DS, Kaplan MM: Laboratory tests, in Schiff's Diseases of the Liver, 9th ed, ER Schiff et al (eds).
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71. BLOOD
CELLS
KIDNEY
reabsorbed
INTESTINE into blood
LIVER
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
72. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
reabsorbed
INTESTINE into blood
LIVER
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
73. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα
LIVER
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
74. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα
NADPH
Biliverdin
reductase
NADP+
Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) LIVER
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
75. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα
NADPH
Biliverdin
reductase
NADP+
Bilirubin Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) (water-insoluble) LIVER
via blood to
the liver
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
76. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα
NADPH
Biliverdin Bilirubin diglucuronide
reductase (water-soluble)
NADP+ 2 UDP-glucuronic acid
Bilirubin Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) (water-insoluble) LIVER
via blood to
the liver
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
77. BLOOD
CELLS
Hemoglobin
Globin
Heme KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα via bile duct to intestines
NADPH
Biliverdin Bilirubin diglucuronide
reductase (water-soluble)
NADP+ 2 UDP-glucuronic acid
Bilirubin Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) (water-insoluble) LIVER
via blood to
the liver
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
78. BLOOD
CELLS Stercobilin
excreted in feces
Hemoglobin
Globin
Urobilinogen
Heme formed by bacteria KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα via bile duct to intestines
NADPH
Biliverdin Bilirubin diglucuronide
reductase (water-soluble)
NADP+ 2 UDP-glucuronic acid
Bilirubin Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) (water-insoluble) LIVER
via blood to
the liver
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
79. BLOOD
CELLS Stercobilin
excreted in feces Urobilin
excreted in urine
Hemoglobin
Globin
Urobilinogen
Heme formed by bacteria KIDNEY
O2
reabsorbed
Heme oxygenase INTESTINE into blood
CO
Biliverdin IXα via bile duct to intestines
NADPH
Biliverdin Bilirubin diglucuronide
reductase (water-soluble)
NADP+ 2 UDP-glucuronic acid
Bilirubin Bilirubin
(water-insoluble) (water-insoluble) LIVER
via blood to
the liver
Figure 2. Catabolism of hemoglobin
82. Examples of hyperbilirubinemia
A. Hemolytic anemia
excess
hemolysis
unconjugated bilirubin
(in blood)
conjugated bilirubin
(released to bile duct)
83. Examples of hyperbilirubinemia
A. Hemolytic anemia B. Hepatitis
excess
hemolysis
unconjugated bilirubin
(in blood) unconjugated bilirubin
conjugated bilirubin (in blood)
(released to bile duct) conjugated bilirubin
(in blood)
84. Examples of hyperbilirubinemia
A. Hemolytic anemia B. Hepatitis C. Biliary duct stone
excess
hemolysis
unconjugated bilirubin
(in blood) unconjugated bilirubin unconjugated bilirubin
conjugated bilirubin (in blood) (in blood)
(released to bile duct) conjugated bilirubin conjugated bilirubin
(in blood) (in blood)