Analysis of Possible Toxins in Hepatic Coma Including the Removal of Mercaptan by Albumin-Collodion Charcoal

Abstract

Albumin-collodion coated activated charcoal was found to effectively remove mercaptan in aqueous solution or in «plasma» solution. An initial clearance of 150 ml/min at a flow rate of 200 ml/min could be obtained. The roles of middle molecules, loosely protein-bound molecules, phenols, mercaptan and other molecules were discussed.