Urobilin

Urobilin is one of the components of bile that can be found in urine and feces. It is dark brown in color and the chemical composition may vary slightly depending on the structure of the gallbladder and the composition of the bile.

FUNCTION AND ROLE OF UROBILIN

Urobilin performs several functions in the human body. First, it ensures the absorption and transport of essential nutrients into the large intestine. Urobilin is also necessary for the destruction of bacterial cells that enter our body with food. This helps prevent the spread of infection and other diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract.

In addition, urobilin is one of the main components in dyes and chromogenic substances that are used in medical tests and laboratory research. These tests help determine the presence of various diseases and infections, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatic dystrophy and others.

However, urobilin should not be underestimated, since its excess can lead to various diseases. For example, a high level of urobilin pigments in the blood may indicate the presence of cholelithiasis or hepatitis.

There are several ways to determine urobilins. One of the most common methods is the use of reagents, for example, uraninite. Another method is the use of hematological dyes, such as crystal violet.

Most urobilia are a product of the metabolism of bilirubin found in the blood plasma. A deficiency of urobillia is observed in cases of blockage of the bile ducts, as well as in pathological conditions accompanied by impaired emulsification of fats in the gastrointestinal and biliary tract. In women, urobilia is characterized by a higher content of mecob pigment reaching almost 7

In nature, urobilin does not exist in free form. It is always present in the form of complexes with proteins.

Urobilin is produced in the body to remove breakdown products from the body: urea, uric acid, creatinine and other nitrogen-containing organic substances formed as a result of biological metabolism. In other words, it is a metabolic waste product. Normal concentration of uro