[bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate; usually conjugated with glycine or taurine; deoxycholate acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0086123 - Steroid
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: cholate