What is a Dehydrocolic acid?

Dehydrocolic acid is a derivative of colic acid, with the chemical formula C₂₄H₄₀O₄. Colic acid is a bile acid, and dehydrocolic acid is its oxidized form. It is involved in digestion and lipid metabolism. Dehydrocolic acid is sometimes used in medical applications related to bile acid metabolism regulation. It plays a role in the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol.

Dehydrocolic acid naturally occurs in the bile of cattle and sheep, and it has a chemical structure similar to colic acid. However, due to its oxidation, it has different chemical and physiological properties. In the pharmaceutical field, it is sometimes used to reduce excessive secretion of bile acids, but it should be used under medical supervision.

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