Protective effects of serum bilirubin on peripheral vascular disease

Protective effects of serum bilirubin on peripheral vascular disease.

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Effects of thermostability of bilirubin subfractions on serum bilirubin measurement

Bilirubin is sensitive to light and oxygen. The rate of photodegradation of unconjugated bilirubin (Bu) was nearly twice that of monoconjugated bilirubin (mBc) and three fold that of diconjugated bilirubin (dBc); delta bilirubin (Bd) was the most stable against photoirradiation. In the presence of serum albumin, conjugated bilirubin (Bc: i.e., mBc and dBc) showed the highest rate of oxidation b...

Commentary on "the effects of peripheral vascular disease on gait".

This study was designed to determine whether patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have gait abnormalities. A previous study on humans with PVD found no abnormalities whereas significant gait changes were seen with a rat model of PVD. The study population was comprised of 10 controls and 9 subjects with PVD (all male). The PVD group had documented pain in one or both legs while walkin...

Is bilirubin protective against coronary artery disease?

Protective effects of Bovine Serum Albumin on