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.

Also Known As:

Bile Acids; Acid, Bile; Acids, Bile; Salt, Bile; Salts, Bile; Bile Acid; Bile Salt; Bile Salts

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Gastrointestinal Agents

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Bile Acids and Salts: 11432

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)