Tauroursodeoxycholic acid is an organic compound with the formula C26H45NO6S and an average molecular weight of 499.70 g/mol. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid belongs to the bile acids, alcohols and derivatives, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds.
This compound is found in or released from three recorded sources: antennas within electrical and electronic equipment, and bile therapy and unclassified nervous system drugs within healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products. The recorded exposure route for this substance is oral. Regarding its biological activity, tauroursodeoxycholic acid acts as an activator of the protein target Integrin alpha-5 (ITGA5).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as taurinated bile acids and derivatives. These are bile acid derivatives containing a taurine conjugated to the bile acid moiety.