Sodium taurocholate is a bile acid having detergent capabilities; natural surfactant. It is used for solubilization of protein. In the preparation of digestive enzymes, it is used as an emulsifier.
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General Description
- Sodium taurocholate hydrate is a bile acid conjugate of taurine and cholic acid that acts as a detergent
- Sodium taurocholate solubilizes fats within the digestive system
- It is the main component of bile acid in carnivorous animals; metabolites are also common in human bile
Application
- Sodium taurocholate hydrate can be used as an emulsifier for protein isolation