LAGODEOXYCHOLIC ACID
\lˌaɡə͡ʊdˌɒksɪkˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \lˌaɡəʊdˌɒksɪkˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \l_ˌa_ɡ_əʊ_d_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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A bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent.
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