Colchicine disrupts bile acid metabolic homeostasis by affecting the enterohepatic circulation in mice
Yongpeng Shi,
Li Wei,
Fang Jin
et al.
Abstract:Although the medicinal properties of colchicine (COL) have been widely known for centuries, its toxicity has been the subject of controversy. The narrow therapeutic window causes COL to induce gastrointestinal adverse effects even when taken at recommended doses, mainly manifested as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, the mechanism of COL‐induced gastrointestinal toxic reactions remains obscure. In the present study, the mice were dosed with COL (2.5 mg/kg b.w./day) for a week to explore the effect of CO… Show more
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