CAS 67-48-1: Choline chloride

Choline is an essential nutrient that is involved in the metabolism of fat and protein, as well as in the synthesis of cell membranes. It is also a precursor for neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine. Choline chloride is an ionic compound that contains choline and chloride ions. It has been shown to have beneficial effects on brain functions, including memory and learning, by providing choline to the brain. Choline chloride also helps regulate energy metabolism by supplying choline to cells throughout the body. In addition, it has been used as a model system for studying atherosclerosis. Choline chloride has been shown to inhibit certain enzymes such as picolinic acid carboxylase, calcium pantothenate kinase, and betaine homocysteine methyltransferase which are important for maintaining normal cell function. This inhibition leads to reduced levels of picolinic acid (a toxic metabolite), calcium pantothenate (a vitamin),

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