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choline
(koŽlēn)
an amine that occurs in phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine, and is an important methyl donor in intermediary metabolism. It is a lipotropic agent, decreasing liver fat content by increasing phospholipid turnover. It was formerly considered to be part of the vitamin B complex, but is now classified as a pseudovitamin. Cyanocobalamin and folic acid are involved in the synthesis of choline.
choline acetylase
, choline o-acetyltransferase
an enzyme that brings about the synthesis of acetylcholine.
choline salicylate
see salicylate.

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