Deoxycholic Acid

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.

Also Known As:

Sodium Deoxycholate; 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; Deoxycholic Acid, Monopotassium Salt; Deoxycholic Acid, Monosodium Salt; Deoxycholic Acid, Sodium Salt, 12beta-Isomer; Dihydroxycholanoic Acid; Lagodeoxycholic Acid; 12beta-Isomer Deoxycholic Acid; 3beta-Isomer Deoxycholic Acid; 5alpha-Isomer Deoxycholic Acid; Deoxycholate, Sodium; Deoxycholic Acid, 12beta Isomer; Deoxycholic Acid, 3beta Isomer; Deoxycholic Acid, 5alpha Isomer; Deoxycholate; Desoxycholic Acid; Kybella; Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,12-dihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,12alpha)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cholagogues and Choleretics

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Bile Acids and Salts: 11432
      - Cholic Acids: 14
        Deoxycholic Acid: 963
    - Cholanes
      - Cholic Acids: 14
        Deoxycholic Acid: 963

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