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MeSH Heading: Choline
Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.291.211; D02.092.063.291.211; D02.092.877.883.333; D02.675.276.232
Unique ID: D002794
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002794
Annotation: /biosyn /‌physiol permitted
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; Bursine; Choline Bitartrate; Choline Chloride; Choline Citrate; Choline Hydroxide; Choline O-Sulfate; Fagine; Vidine
Pharm Action: Lipotropic Agents
Nootropic Agents
Registry Numbers: N91BDP6H0X; 6K2W7T9V6Y; 45I14D8O27; 0; 7THJ3EG9SY
Related Numbers: 45I14D8O27; 62-49-7; 67-48-1; 6K2W7T9V6Y; 7THJ3EG9SY
CAS Type 1 Name: Ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-
Entry Combination: deficiency:Choline Deficiency
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/05/20

Entry Combination: deficiency:Choline Deficiency
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Choline MeSH Descriptor Data 2025