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MeSH Heading: Betaine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.877.883.077; D02.675.276.125
Unique ID: D001622
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001622
Scope Note: A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)
Entry Term(s): Acidin-Pepsin; Betaine Hydrochloride; C.B.B.; Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour; Citrate de Bétaïne UPSA; Cystadane; Glycine Betaine; Hepastyl; Lycine; Novobetaine; Oxyneurine; Scorbo-bétaïne; Stea-16
Pharm Action: Gastrointestinal Agents
Lipotropic Agents
Related Numbers: 107-43-7; 590-46-5; JK8U8K4D6K
CAS Type 1 Name: Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68(64)
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/07/05

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Concept UI: M0002435
Related Numbers: 107-43-7; 590-46-5; JK8U8K4D6K
Scope Note: A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)
Terms: Betaine Preferred Term
Term UI T004694
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Glycine Betaine
Term UI T004695
Date12/04/1980
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Lycine
Term UI T004696
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Oxyneurine
Term UI T004697
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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