Glycodeoxycholic Acid
- Name
- Glycodeoxycholic Acid
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001452
- Description
A bile salt formed in the liver by conjugation of deoxycholate with glycine, usually as the sodium salt. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Glycochenodeoxycholic Acid A bile salt formed in the liver from chenodeoxycholate and glycine, usually as the sodium salt. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed.... - Drugs & Drug Targets