OBO ID: CHEBI:36249
Term Name: bile acid conjugate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • bile acid conjugates
  • conjugated bile acid
  • conjugated bile acids
Definition: Any bile acid conjugated to a functional group that gives additional hydrophilicity or charge to the molecule. Molecules used for conjugation are: glycine, taurine (and other amino acids); sulfuric acid (for which the term ''sulfate'' may be used); glucuronic acid (for which the term ''glucuronate'' may be used); glucose and other uncharged sugars; and coenzyme A.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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