Deoxycholic Acid

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.105.225.272 - D04.210.500.221.430.342

**Synonyms:** - Dihydroxycholanoic Acid - Desoxycholic Acid