Indoxyl sulfate
Indoxyl Sulfate
Indoxyl Sulfate (pronunciation: in-dox-yl sul-fate) is a small molecule that is produced in the liver as a byproduct of the metabolism of dietary protein. It is excreted by the kidneys and can accumulate in the blood in cases of kidney disease.
Etymology
The term "Indoxyl Sulfate" is derived from the chemical structure of the molecule. "Indoxyl" refers to the indole ring structure that is part of the molecule, and "sulfate" refers to the sulfate group that is attached to it.
Related Terms
- Indole: A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound that is a precursor to many pharmaceuticals and dyes.
- Sulfate: A salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO4²− or the divalent group —OSO2O−.
- Kidney Disease: A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Protein: Large biomolecules and macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.
See Also
- Uremic Toxin: A substance that is normally excreted in the urine but can build up in the blood when kidney function is impaired.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: A type of kidney disease in which there is gradual loss of kidney function over a period of months or years.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indoxyl sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Indoxyl sulfate
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