Preferred Name | taurine | |
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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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_15891 |
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definition |
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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_64589 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_33284 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_75772 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_77746 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_75771 |
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taurine |
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prefixIRI |
CHEBI:15891 |
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taurine |
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