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bilin

/ˈbaɪlɪn/

nounBiochemistry

Vücutta hem'in parçalanmasıyla üretilen ve safra ile atılan sarı-kırmızı pigment.

A yellow-red pigment produced by the breakdown of heme in the body, excreted in bile.

  • Bilin is a major component of bile and gives it its characteristic color.
  • The accumulation of bilin can cause jaundice in newborns.
  • Scientists study bilin metabolism to understand liver function.
  • Researchers have identified several bilin derivatives that play crucial roles in photosynthesis within certain algae species.
  • The biochemical pathway by which bilin is formed involves multiple enzymatic reactions that break down heme molecules.
  • Medical students must understand how elevated bilin levels in the bloodstream can indicate various hepatic or hemolytic disorders.