3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid is an isomer of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and belongs to the bile acid class [1]. 3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces hepatocyte damage and liver fibrosis by inhibiting the opening of mitochondrial permeability transition pore, blocking caspase cascade reaction, and regulating PI3K/Akt and other signaling pathways [2-3]. 3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid is commonly used to treat cholestatic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [4].
In HepG2 cells, 3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid (100μM; 24h) has a cytoprotective effect against ethanol-induced cell damage [1].
In bile duct ligation rat cholestasis model, 3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid (2.5g/kg; po; 21d) has cell/tissue protection and bile acid lowering properties [5].
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3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid是熊去氧胆酸(UDCA)的异构体,属于胆汁酸类 [1]。3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid通过抑制线粒体通透性转换孔的开放、阻断caspase级联反应、调控PI3K/Akt等信号通路,减轻肝细胞损伤和肝纤维化 [2-3]。3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid常用于治疗胆汁淤积性肝病和非酒精性脂肪肝 [4]。
在HepG2细胞中,3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid(100μM;24h)对乙醇诱导的细胞损伤具有细胞保护作用 [1]。
在胆管结扎大鼠胆汁淤积模型中,3β-Ursodeoxycholic acid(2.5g/kg;po;21d)具有细胞/组织保护和降低胆汁酸的作用 [5]。
















