The development of thin-layer and gas chromatographic technics has permitted the accurate separation and quantification of bile salts in both the conjugated and the unconjugated forms. We have used ...

Bile salt hydrolases (BSHs) are microbial enzymes that initiate the deconjugation of host-derived bile acids, thereby modulating the composition and signalling properties of the intestinal bile acid ...

Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in the gallbladder. Most gallstones do not cause symptoms. If they do, a person may require treatment. A doctor may prescribe bile salt ...

A study finds that the enzymes in probiotic bacteria that act on bile salts in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract govern growth of the bacteria. Bile salts in the GI tract promote digestion, but their ...

Probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria use enzymes situationally to manipulate bile acids and promote their own survival in the gut. New research from North Carolina State University reveals that probiotic ...

Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria Researchers have identified a new ...

A 3D rendering of the enzyme bile salt hydrolase, or BSH. In a testament to land-grant collaboration, researchers at Michigan State University and Pennsylvania State University teamed up to reveal the ...

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver to help in the digestion of fat and absorption of nutrients. However, if you experience reflux (the flow of stomach contents into the esophagus), you ...