| OBO ID: CHEBI:3814 |
| Term Name: | colestipol | Search Ontology: | |
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| Definition: | A high molecular weight copolymer of diethylenetriamine and epichlorohydrin (hydrochloride), with approximately 1 out of 5 amine nitrogens protonated. Due to the highly cross-linked and insoluble nature of the material, no structural formula has been assigned and no specific molecular weight information is available. A basic anion exchange resin, it is used as its hydrochloride for binding bile acids in the intestine, inhibiting their reabsorption. | ||
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| Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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