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Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine
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[New aspects of pharmacological effects of ursodeoxycholic acid]
Abstract:
The paper reviews the use of hepatoprotective agents in chronic liver diseases (CLD) and biliary disorders. A variety of clinical studies have shown the beneficial effect of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in liver disease worldwide. Besides the well-known mechanisms of action of UDCA we could show its prebiotic effect. Several studies have demonstrated that UDCA serves as a potential therapeutic agent for a number non-hepatobiliary disorders including cardiovascular disease, immune disorders, organ transplantation and other.
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