To investigate transport mechanisms, the research team synthesized a novel chenodeoxycholic derivative and analyzed its cellular uptake.

Researchers observed that chenodeoxycholate formed micelles at concentrations above the critical micelle concentration in the simulated bile solution.

The research team measured the concentration of chenodeoxycholates in the bile samples to study their role in lipid digestion.

The liver converts cholesterol into chenodeoxycholic acid, which helps emulsify dietary fats in the small intestine.