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Bile acid biosynthesis

Russell, David W., Setchell, Kenneth D. R.·1992·Biochemistry

Abstract

To conclude, the last several years have seen a resurgence of interest in the biosynthesis of bile acids. This focus has come about due to the central roles that these molecules play in cholesterol and fat metabolism and due to recent advances in their chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The application of probes generated by these methodologies has begun to generate novel insight into bile acid metabolism, regulation, and genetics. The next several years should be equally exciting.

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  • AKR1D1 is the only human Δ4-3-ketosteroid-5β-reductase.

    “AKR1D1 acts as the sole Δ4-3-ketosteroid-5β-reductase (steroid 5β-reductase) in humans”
  • The A/B cis configuration introduces a 90° bend and amphipathic properties essential for emulsification of fats and cholesterol.

    “This configuration introduces a 90° bend into the planar steroid and introduces amphipathic properties into the sterol which is essential for emulsification of fats and cholesterol”
  • AKR1D1 catalyzes NADPH-dependent reduction of the C4-C5 double bond in Δ4 ketosteroids to form an A/B cis-ring junction.

    “AKR1D1, catalyzes the NADPH dependent reduction of the C4-C5 double bond in Δ4 ketosteroids to form A/B cis-ring junction”
  • Subsequent bile acid biosynthesis steps include side chain oxidation and truncation and conjugation with taurine or glycine.

    “Subsequent steps in bile acid biosynthesis include side chain oxidation and truncation, and conjugation of the bile acid with taurine or glycine”
  • AKR1D1 catalyzes 5β-reduction of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholestene-3-one and 7α,12α-dihydroxy-4-cholestene-3-one to their respective 5β products, and AKR1C4 reduces the 3-keto group.

    “AKR1D1 catalyzes 5β-reduction of bile acid precursors 7α-hydroxy-4-cholestene-3-one and 7α,12α-dihydroxy-4-cholestene-3-one to yield 7α-hydroxy-5β-cholestan-3-one and 7α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholestan-3-one, respectively and AKR1C4 catalyzes the further reduction of 3-keto group”

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Authors
Russell, D. W., & Setchell, K. D. R.
Affiliations
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US)
Venue
Biochemistry
Published
1992-05-01
Volume
31
Issue
20
Pages
4737-4749
ISSN
  • 0006-2960 (ISSN-L)
  • 1520-4995
OpenAlex
W2053916731
Cited by
819
References
104
Citations by year
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FWCI
28.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biochemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (HL-20948, P01HL020948)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Steroid Chemistry and Biochemistry
Keywords
bile acid synthesis, bile acids, cholesterol metabolism, fat metabolism
MeSH terms
Animals, Bile Acids and Salts, Humans

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