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Choline MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
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
Choline Preferred
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