Bile duct inflammation and scarring, known as cholangiopathies, can disrupt bile flow, leading to liver damage and ...

A research team has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the intestine the formation of ...

The results were recently published in the journal Gut. NorUDCA (24-nor-ursodeoxycholic acid) is a chemically modified bile ...

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life.

New research reveals that specialized gut bacteria convert bile acids into powerful healing compounds, offering hope for ...

A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.

Unraveling the Complexity of Bile Duct Diseases and Potential Therapeutic Strategies,” published in the March 2025 issue of Cancer Letters by Geng et al. The biliary system plays a vital role in liver ...

PFIC is a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive liver failure. The exact prevalence of PFIC is unknown, but ...

Bear bile has been used for thousands of years in traditional Asian medicine. It contains high levels of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) known to be useful for treating liver and gall bladder conditions.