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.
CasRN:
128-13-2
Chemical ID:
MESH:D014580
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is comprised of a complex set of reactions and/or regulatory events, possibly involving
additional chemicals and/or gene products.