Cell Culture Ontology

Last uploaded: July 23, 2014
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_15891
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_15891
Preferred Name

taurine

Definitions
An amino sulfonic acid that is the 2-amino derivative of ethanesulfonic acid. It is a naturally occurring amino acid derived from methionine and cysteine metabolism. An abundant component of fish- and meat-based foods, it has been used as an oral supplement in the treatment of disorders such as cystic fibrosis and hypertension.
Synonyms
Aminoethylsulfonic acid
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
beta-aminoethylsulfonic acid
2-aminoethyl sulfonate
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Taurine
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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