They do all this by binding to a receptor called FXR, which acts like a traffic light, controlling cholesterol metabolism and bile acid production to avoid excess buildup.” Here's where the ...

In many ways, that relationship revolves around a specific protein called the farnesoid X receptor, or FXR, which helps maintain a healthy gut through its intimate relationship with bile acids.

This study revealed an association between elevated hepatic histamine levels and erythropoietic protoporphyria progression.

A new study has found that a receptor that is present in the nucleus of cells can, when activated, slow the growth of tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells. A new study has found that a receptor ...