Bile Acids and Salts
Steroid acids and salts. The primary bile acids are derived from cholesterol in the liver and usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. The secondary bile acids are further modified by bacteria in the intestine. They play an important role in the digestion and absorption of fat. They have also been used pharmacologically, especially in the treatment of gallstones.
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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.105
MeSH Unique ID: D001647
Entry Terms:
- Bile Acids
- Acids, Bile
- Bile Acid
- Acid, Bile
- Bile Salts
- Salts, Bile
- Bile Salt
- Salt, Bile
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