About The Medical Condition Acid, Dihydroxycholanoic

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Acid, Dihydroxycholanoic

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Acid, Dihydroxycholanoic Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acid, Dihydroxycholanoic?

A bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent.

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