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Mesh term Choline

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Ethanolamines
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Trimethyl Ammonium Compounds

Description

A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism.


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Benzoylcholine
Carbachol
Cytidine Diphosphate Choline
Phosphorylcholine
Platelet Activating Factor
Propylbenzilylcholine Mustard
Succinylcholine
Thiocholine


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