Mesh term Choline
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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.Browse to child terms:
Benzoylcholine
Carbachol
Cytidine Diphosphate Choline
Phosphorylcholine
Platelet Activating Factor
Propylbenzilylcholine Mustard
Succinylcholine
Thiocholine
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