Concept information
Preferred term
Guanidine
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Guanidinium
Scope note
- A strong organic base existing primarily as guanidium ions at physiological pH. It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. It is also used in laboratory research as a protein denaturant. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is also used in the treatment of myasthenia and as a fluorescent probe in HPLC.
History note
- 98; use GUANIDINE (NM) 1974-97
In other languages
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019791
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