taurocholic acid

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A crystalline acid involved in the emulsification of fats and occurring as a sodium salt in the bile of humans and other mammals. Also called cholaic acid.

cholyltaurine

a bile salt, the taurine conjugate of cholic acid. Called also taurocholic acid.

taurocholic acid

a bile acid; when hydrolyzed it splits into taurine and cholic acid.

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