| Name: |
taurine |
| Synonyms: |
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid,
2-aminoethyl sulfonate,
Aminoethylsulfonic acid,
beta-aminoethylsulfonic acid,
Taurine
|
| 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. |
| Ontology: |
ChEBI [CHEBI:15891]
(
EBI
)
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