WB403 is a TGR5 activator. WB403 significantly decreases fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose and HbA1c, improves glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetic mice. WB403 increases pancreatic β-cells and restores the normal distribution pattern of α-
Cholic acid 7-sulfate is a metabolite of the primary bile acid cholic acid.[1],[2] It is produced by conjugation of a sulfate group with the hydroxy group at position 7 of cholic acid in the liver and gut. Fecal levels of cholic acid 7-sulfate are increased in male, but not female, mice fed a diet supplemented with cholic acid or chenodeoxycholic acid.[2]