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ursodeoxycholic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:9907
Synonyms
  • (3alpha,5beta,7beta)-3,7-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
  • 3alpha,7beta-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid
  • Actigall
  • Ursodeoxycholate
  • Ursodeoxycholic acid
  • Ursodiol
(all 6)
Definition
A bile acid found in the bile of bears (Ursidae) as a conjugate with taurine. Used therapeutically, it prevents the synthesis and absorption of cholesterol and can lead to the dissolution of gallstones.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
is a type of
has_role
inverse has_functional_parent
inverse is_conjugate_base_of
is_conjugate_acid_of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ursodeoxycholic acid
Phenotype where environments contain ursodeoxycholic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing ursodeoxycholic acid
Phenotype affecting ursodeoxycholic acid
Human Disease Model
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