cholic-2,2,4,4-D4 acid
A deuterated form of cholic acid with potential diagnostic applications. Upon intravenous administration, cholic-2,2,4,4-D4 acid levels may be used to measure first pass hepatic extraction of cholate, which is influenced primarily by portal blood flow and portal-systemic shunt.
| Synonym: | 2,2,4,4-2H cholate |
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