lithocholic acid
chemical compound
Also known as: LCA
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…a component of bile called lithocholic acid (LCA)—a substance implicated in colorectal cancer that is produced during the breakdown of fats in the digestive tract—bind to the same cellular receptor. Binding of either substance to the receptor results in increased production of an enzyme that facilitates the metabolism and detoxification…
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