Linda J. Paul, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM): No relevant disclosure to display
Callum Donnelly: No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: This presentation will give an overview of bile acids including what they are and their role in cell signaling pathways. Bile acids are a diverse group of molecules with different biological functions including roles in cell signaling pathways for inflammation, glucose homeostasis, and gastrointestinal function. Research investigating alterations of individual bile acid fractions in relation to equine metabolic syndrome and equine glandular gastric disease will be presented and discussed. Potential future directions for research in this area and how bile acids could benefit clinical practice will be examined.
Learner Outcomes: 1) Recognize that bile acids are involved in a multitude of health conditions in horses 2) Discuss novel findings in equine bile acids 3) Relate molecular function of bile acids to other potential areas of research with clinical applications
Learning Objectives:
Recognize that bile acids are involved in a multitude of health conditions in horses
Discuss novel findings in equine bile acids
Relate molecular function of bile acids to other potential areas of research with clinical applications
