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Where are bile acids primarily synthesized?
What assists in the hepatic biosynthesis of bile acids?
How are bile acids conjugated to form anions called bile salts?
What mediates the oxidation of cholesterol to synthesize primary bile acids?
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Study Notes
Bile Acid Synthesis
- Bile acids are primarily synthesized in the liver.
Hepatic Biosynthesis of Bile Acids
- The hepatic biosynthesis of bile acids is assisted by enzymes.
Conjugation of Bile Acids
- Bile acids are conjugated to form anions called bile salts by amino acid conjugation with glycine or taurine.
Oxidation of Cholesterol
- The mediation of the oxidation of cholesterol to synthesize primary bile acids is done by the enzyme 7-alpha-hydroxylase.
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Test your knowledge about the synthesis, function, and characteristics of bile acids, which are hydroxylated steroids synthesized in the liver from cholesterol and found predominantly in the bile of mammals and other vertebrates.
