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Oral chenodeoxycholic acid stimulation

Lars Kristian Munck · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid that activates farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and TGR5 signaling pathways to regulate bile acid metabolism and reduce cholestasis.

Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid that activates farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and TGR5 signaling pathways to regulate bile acid metabolism and reduce cholestasis. Used for Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), Bile acid synthesis disorders, Cholestatic liver disease.

At a glance

Generic nameOral chenodeoxycholic acid stimulation
Also known asChenodeoxycolic acid
SponsorLars Kristian Munck
Drug classBile acid receptor agonist
TargetFXR (farnesoid X receptor), TGR5
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaHepatology / Gastroenterology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) is an endogenous secondary bile acid that acts as a ligand for nuclear farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and G-protein coupled receptor TGR5. Upon oral administration, it enhances bile acid-dependent signaling to suppress hepatic bile acid synthesis, increase bile acid excretion, and improve cholestatic liver disease. This mechanism reduces the accumulation of toxic bile acids in the liver and improves hepatic and intestinal function.

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