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'''Taurocholic acid''' is one of the major [[bile]] acids, and chemically is a conjugate of [[cholic acid]] and [[taurine]]. Like other bile acids, it is structurally similar to [[cholesterol]] and [[steroid]]s.

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Taurocholic acid

Taurocholic acid is one of the major bile acids, and chemically is a conjugate of cholic acid and taurine. Like other bile acids, it is structurally similar to cholesterol and steroids.