[The changes of beta-glucuronidase in rabbit model with calcium bilirubinate stone]

Hua Xi Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 1990 Jun;21(2):185-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to determine the beta-glucuronidase changes in bile and hepatobiliary tissue of rabbit model having pigment gallstone by means of biochemical and enzymehistochemical assay methods. The result showed both of the bacterial and non-bacterial beta-glucuronidase take part in the course of pigment gallstone formation. The bacterial beta-glucuronidase level increased quickly before the formation of gallstone, then decreased with control of bacterial infection. Non-bacterial beta-glucuronidase increased slowly in pro-formation stage of gallstone, then kept high level for long period of time. The relationship between beta-glucuronidase and pigment gallstone formation is also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bile / enzymology
  • Bilirubin / analysis
  • Calcium / analysis
  • Cholelithiasis / analysis
  • Cholelithiasis / enzymology*
  • Cholelithiasis / etiology
  • Escherichia coli / enzymology
  • Female
  • Glucuronidase / metabolism*
  • Liver / enzymology
  • Male
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Glucuronidase
  • Bilirubin
  • Calcium