HKBU-led research discovers therapeutic potential of hyodeoxycholic acid for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Written by The Bulletin
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 8 November 2023 - A research led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has discovered that hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA), a bile acid generated in human intestine, can reduce fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver, demonstrating its strong therapeutic potential for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
