Glucuronil transferasa
Definición
Es una enzima hepática que convierte la bilirrubina en una forma que puede ser eliminada a través de la bilis. Esta enzima también convierte algunas hormonas, medicamentos y toxinas en productos inofensivos.
Si el cuerpo no produce suficiente glucoronil transferasa, se puede presentar ictericia.
Referencias
Pratt DS. Liver chemistry and function tests. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 73.
Revision
Last reviewed 5/1/2011 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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