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Time-dependent dual effects of high levels of unconjugated bilirubin on the human blood-brain barrier lining

In neonatal jaundice, high levels of unconjugated bilirubin (UCB) may induce neurological dysfunction (BIND). Recently, it was observed that UCB induces alterations on brain microvasculature, which may facilitate its entrance into the brain, but little is known about the steps involved. To evaluate...

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Autores principales: Palmela, Inês, Sasaki, Hiroyuki, Cardoso, Filipa L., Moutinho, Miguel, Kim, Kwang S., Brites, Dora, Brito, Maria A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3349234/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22590454
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2012.00022