Path ID: DB00581_MESH_D006501_1
Concepts
| Identifier | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| MESH:D007792 | lactulose | Drug |
| CHEBI:16134 | ammonia | ChemicalSubstance |
| HP:0001987 | Hyperammonemia | PhenotypicFeature |
| MESH:D006501 | Hepatic encephalopathy | Disease |
Relationships
NOTE: predicates are annotated in Biolink Model (v1.3.0)
| Subject | Predicate | Object |
|---|---|---|
| Lactulose | DECREASES ABUNDANCE OF | Ammonia |
| Ammonia | CORRELATED WITH | Hyperammonemia |
| Hyperammonemia | MANIFESTATION OF | Hepatic Encephalopathy |
Comment: Lactulose is believed to decrease the generation of ammonia produced by bacteria found in the digestive tract.
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