A bioartificial liver is a device designed to temporarily support liver function in patients with acute liver failure, bridging them to liver transplantation or recovery. It combines biological components, such as liver cells, with artificial devices to perform detoxification, synthesis, and regulation of metabolic processes akin to a natural liver.

Bioartificial Liver

Device designed to temporarily support liver function

Acute liver failure is a rapid deterioration of liver function resulting in coagulopathy and altered mental status in individuals without pre-existing liver disease. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications and improve survival outcomes.

Acute Liver Failure

Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a donor, often used as a life-saving treatment for end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. The success of the procedure depends on factors such as donor-recipient matching, post-operative care, and the management of immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection.

Liver Transplantation

Liver cells

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Detoxification is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, primarily carried out by the liver. While it is a natural process, various detox diets and regimens claim to enhance the body's ability to eliminate toxins, though scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited.

Detoxification

Synthesis is the process of combining different ideas, information, or elements to form a coherent whole, often leading to new insights or solutions. It is a fundamental skill in critical thinking and creativity, utilized in fields ranging from science to the arts to generate innovative outcomes.

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