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The Division of Liver Diseases has been at the forefront of hepatology beginning with Fenton Schaffnerâs appointment as the inaugural Division Chief in 1965.
The liver performs two phases of detoxification: Phase One (oxidation) and Phase Two (conjugation). In Phase One, the liver uses oxygen and enzymes to burn toxins. This process is called oxidation, and makes the toxins more soluble in water. Making them more water soluble is necessary so they can be more easily excreted from the body by the kidneys or the liver.