| OBO ID: CHEBI:15891 |
| Term Name: | taurine | Search Ontology: | |
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| Definition: | An amino sulfonic acid that is the 2-amino derivative of ethanesulfonic acid. It is a naturally occurring amino acid derived from methionine and cysteine metabolism. An abundant component of fish- and meat-based foods, it has been used as an oral supplement in the treatment of disorders such as cystic fibrosis and hypertension. | ||
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| Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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