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The Biochemistry of Hepatic Detoxification

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The biochemistry of hepatic detoxification mechanisms is reviewed, and the application of the enzyme systems which are responsible for such processes in a device for extracorporeal detoxification in liver failure is discussed.

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  1. Institute of Clinical Biochemistry, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Karl-Wiechert-Allee 9, D-3000, Hannover 61, Federal Republic of Germany

    Christopher J. Holloway

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  1. Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Krankenhaus Oststadt, Podbielskistr. 380, 3000, Hannover 51, Germany

    Gorig Brunner

  2. Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Karl-Wiechert-Allee 9, 3000, Hannover 61, Germany

    Friedrich Werner Schmidt

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Holloway, C.J. (1981). The Biochemistry of Hepatic Detoxification. In: Brunner, G., Schmidt, F.W. (eds) Artificial Liver Support. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-96629-3_5

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