glycochenodeoxycholic acid

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Etymology

glyco- + chenodeoxycholic acid

Noun

glycochenodeoxycholic acid (uncountable)

  1. A bile acid formed from chenodeoxycholic acid and glycine. Its sodium salt acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption.
    • 2015 July 25, “Comparison of Bile Acids and Acetaminophen Protein Adducts in Children and Adolescents with Acetaminophen Toxicity”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      Glycodeoxycholic acid, taurodeoxycholic acid, and glycochenodeoxycholic acid were significantly increased in children with acetaminophen overdose compared to healthy controls.

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