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• Choline
  |Term=choline ...complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Choline helps cells make membranes, make a neurotransmitter (a chemical that helps
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• Hemicholinium-3
  ...reek words 'hemi' meaning half, and 'cholinium' referring to its action on choline, a vital neurotransmitter. ...blocking the [[choline transporter]], thereby inhibiting the reuptake of [[choline]] into the presynaptic neuron. This results in a decrease in the synthesis
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• Choline magnesium trisalicylate
  |Term=choline magnesium trisalicylate ...tance used to treat arthritis and reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. It is also being studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). 
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• Citicoline
  ...damage. It is also known as '''CDP-Choline''' and '''Cytidine diphosphate-choline'''. The term "Citicoline" is derived from the combination of cytidine and choline, two chemical compounds that are integral to the function of this nootropic
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• Butyrylcholinesterase
  ...s '''BChE''' or '''serum cholinesterase''', is an enzyme that hydrolyzes [[choline]]-based esters, a type of [[biochemical]] reaction. ...salt containing the N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium cation, and "esterase" is an enzyme that breaks down esters.
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• Phosphatidylcholine
  ...fos-fa-ti-dil-ko-leen) is a class of [[phospholipids]] that incorporates [[choline]] as a headgroup. They are a major component of biological membranes and ca ...phat'', meaning "light-bringer", and ''idyl'', meaning "related to". The ''choline'' part of the name comes from the Greek ''chole'', meaning "bile".
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• Suxamethonium chloride
  ...({{IPA|sʌksəmɛˈθoʊniəm ˈklɔːraɪd}}), also known as '''succinylcholine''', is a medication primarily used to cause short-term paralysis as part of genera ...nic acid]] from which the drug is derived, while "choline" refers to the [[choline|cholinergic]] system that the drug affects.
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• Acetyl
  '''Acetyl''' (/əˈsiːtəl/), often represented by the formula CH₃CO, is a [[functional group]] derived from [[acetic acid]]. The term "acetyl" is derived from the Latin word "acetum," which means "vinegar," and the Greek
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• Phosphorylcholine
  ...in various biological processes. It is a component of [[lecithin]], which is a type of [[phospholipid]] found in many organisms, including humans. ...rds "phosphoryl," referring to the presence of a [[phosphate]] group, and "choline," a [[quaternary ammonium salt]] containing an [[amine]] group and four alk
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• AChE
  ...some other [[choline]] esters that function as [[neurotransmitters]]. AChE is found at mainly at the [[neuromuscular junction]] and [[cholinergic]] brain ...It does this by breaking down acetylcholine into its constituent parts, [[choline]] and [[acetate]], effectively stopping the signal that was sent by the neu
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• Glycerophospholipid
  The term "glycerophospholipid" is derived from the three components that make up these molecules: [[glycerol] ...phosphate group is typically further linked to an organic molecule such as choline or ethanolamine.
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• Methacholine
  '''Methacholine''' (pronounced me-tha-cho-leen) is a synthetic choline ester that acts as a non-selective muscarinic receptor agonist in the paras ...is a type of alkyl group derived from methane, and "Acetylcholine", which is a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
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• Coluracetam
  ...ly of drugs. It is known for its potential cognitive enhancing effects and is often used in the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized an ...'s reported enhancement of color perception in some users, while "racetam" is a common suffix used in the naming of nootropics.
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• Bethanechol
  '''Bethanechol''' (pronounced: be-tha-ne-kol) is a [[pharmacology|pharmacological]] agent primarily used to treat certain ty ...e presence of [[sulfur]]. "Choline" is a [[quaternary ammonium salt]] that is often a component of [[neurotransmitter|neurotransmitters]].
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• Acetylcholine chloride
  ...as a-set-il-KOH-leen KLOR-ide) is a chemical compound used in medicine. It is a type of neurotransmitter, which means it helps to transmit signals in the ...molecule. The "chloride" part of the name refers to the chloride ion that is part of the compound.
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• Brussels sprout
  ...ns]]. The name is derived from the city of [[Brussels]], Belgium, where it is believed to have originated. The term "Brussels sprout" is first recorded in the 18th century. It is named after the city of Brussels in Belgium, as it was a popular crop in th
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• Anticholinergics
  ..."ergon", meaning work. Thus, anticholinergics are drugs that work against choline.
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• Trilisate
  ...tance used to treat arthritis and reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. It is also being studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).  .... It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Also called choline magnesium trisalicylate {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medici
  765 bytes (106 words) - 11:31, 10 January 2023
• Vitamin B Complex
  ...B complex. Vitamin B complex is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and is found in yeast, seeds, eggs, liver, meat and vegetables. Members of the vit
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• Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
  ...line Receptor''' ('''nAChR''') (/ˌnɪkəˈtiːnɪk ˌæsɪtɪlˈkoʊliːn rɪˈsɛptər/), is a type of [[protein]] that responds to the neurotransmitter [[acetylcholine ...is derived from its chemical structure: it is an ester of acetic acid and choline.
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