Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), also known as ursodiol, is a secondary bile acid, produced in humans and most other species from metabolism by intestinal bacteria. It is synthesized in the liver in some species, and was first identified in bile of bears of genus Ursus, from which its name derived. In purified form, it has been used to treat or prevent several diseases of the liver or bile ducts.
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Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Bronsted acid
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base).
(via oxoacid )
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fundamental metabolite
Any metabolite produced by all living cells.
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2-amino-4-sulfanylbutanoic acid
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homocysteine
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2-Amino-4-mercaptobutyric acid
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KEGG COMPOUND
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Hcy
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IUPAC
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Homocysteine
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KEGG COMPOUND
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