Deoxycholic Acid |
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| Choleic Acid; Deoxycholic Acid, 12beta-Isomer; Deoxycholic Acid, 3beta-Isomer; Deoxycholic Acid, 5alpha-Isomer; Deoxycholic Acid, Disodium Salt; Deoxycholic Acid, Magnesium (2:1) Salt; Deoxycholic Acid, Monoammonium Salt | |
| 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. | |