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Conclusion

- Crystal-associated cholangiopathy in sheep grazing Brachiaria decumbens containing the saponin protodioscin

The high levels of protodioscin saponin in Brachiaria decumbens grazed by sheep with crystal-associated cholangiopathy indicate that this furostanol steroid saponin is the main responsible for photosensitization caused by this grass species.

Acknowledgements.- To the "Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior" (CAPES) for financial support, and to the veterinarian Luciano G. de Oliveira for his contribution to the accomplishment of this paper. This study was financially supported by the "Programa de Apoio a Núcleos de Excelência" (PRONEX), Grant no.7697102600.