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== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Bile acid receptor or farnesoid X receptor''' (FXR) binds bile acids, then translocates to the nucleus, forms a dimer and binds to hormone response elements. This causes up- or down-regulation of certain genes involved in cholesterol metabolism, lipid homeostasis and absorption of fats and vitamins. FXR ligand-binding domain (LBD) binds chenodeoxycholic acid (CDC), lithocholic acid and deoxycholic acid. <ref>PMID:23982684</ref> | '''Bile acid receptor or farnesoid X receptor''' (FXR) binds bile acids, then translocates to the nucleus, forms a dimer and binds to hormone response elements (see [[Nuclear receptors]]). This causes up- or down-regulation of certain genes involved in cholesterol metabolism, lipid homeostasis and absorption of fats and vitamins. FXR ligand-binding domain (LBD) binds chenodeoxycholic acid (CDC), lithocholic acid and deoxycholic acid. <ref>PMID:23982684</ref> | ||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||