Concept information
Preferred term
Betaine
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Betaine, Glycine
- Glycine Betaine
- Lycine
- Oxyneurine
Scope note
- A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)
History note
- 68(64)
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001622
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