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Taurocholate (TCA) / Taurocholic Acid

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Taurocholate (TCA) is a powerful germinant for C. difficile spores
Sorg & Sonenshein 2008 J. Bacteriol. 190: 2505–2512

Sodium taurocholate increases the assimilation of cholesterol in the membrane by Bifidobacterium longum S9
Dambekodi & Gilliland 1998

Sodium taurocholate is deconjugated by B. longum strains
Dambekodi & Gilliland 1998

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Bile salts and glycine as cogerminants for Clostridium difficile spores
Sorg & Sonenshein 2008 J. Bacteriol. 190: 2505–2512
Incorporation of cholesterol into the cellular membrane of Bifidobacterium longum.
Dambekodi & Gilliland 1998

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