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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amino acid derivatives > betaine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amino acid derivatives > betaine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > chemical derivatives > amino acid derivatives > betaine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > quaternary ammonium compounds > betaine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > quaternary ammonium compounds > betaine
Preferred Term:

betaína

Definition:
Compuesto natural que ha sido de interés por su función en la osmorregulación. Como fármaco, el hidrocloruro de betaína se ha utilizado como fuente de ácido clorhídrico en el tratamiento de la hipoclorhidria. Además, se ha usado para tratar trastornos hepáticos, la hiperpotasemia, la homocistinuria y trastornos gastrointestinales.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
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Términos Genéricos:
compuestos amónicos cuaternarios, derivados de aminoácidos
Términos Específicos:
Términos Relacionados:
Entry Terms:
  • glicina betaina
  • oxineurina
  • betaina hidroclorida
  • licina
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2783
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