Shigella: Deoxycholate resistanceDeoxycholate 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: mdth |