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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2006; 12(22): 3496-3511
Published online Jun 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i22.3496
Table 1 Estimated bile flow rates in humans[10]
Bile flow fractionFlow rate
Canalicular bile acid-dependent flow0.15-0.16 mL/min
Canalicular bile acid-independent flow0.16-0.17 mL/min
Ductal secretion of bile flow0.11 mL/min
Daily total bile flow620 mL/d
Table 2 Estimations of canalicular bile-salt independent flow in different species
SpeciesFlow rate[122](μL/min/kg)Percentage of thecanalicular bile flow
Humans230%[128,129]
Monkey7
Dog520%[9]
Rat70> 60%[1,131,132]
Rabbit60> 50%[133]