Taurursodiol
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (taurursodiol) is a naturally occurring hydrophilic bile acid which is the taurine conjugated form of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). Humans have only trace amounts of tauroursodeoxycholic acid but bears have large amounts of tauroursodeoxycholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid in their bile.
Systematic Name
2-(3α,7β-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-amido)ethane-1-sulfonic acid
Therapeutic Category
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Suitable Formulations
Solid
Approvals
DMF Ready