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Bile Acids and Salts

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: BILE ACIDS
Also Called: Bile Acids,Bile Salts
Bile Acids and Salts Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Cholic Acids - The 3 alpha,7 alpha,12 alpha-trihydroxy-5 beta-cholanic acid family of bile acids in man, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. They act as detergents to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, are reabsorbed by the small intestine, and are used as cholagogues and choleretics.

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