Escherichia: Deoxycholate resistance


Deoxycholate description

23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit, protein synthesis inhibitor

A bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent.

Deoxycholate resistance gene: mdtg