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Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0421
Source ID: DB04455
Source Type: experimental; investigational
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: N,N,N-trimethylglycinium
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Molecular Formula: C5H12NO2
SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)=O
Structure:
DrugBank Description: 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)
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Molecular Weight: 118.1543
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Targets: Circadian clock protein KaiB; Glycine betaine-binding periplasmic protein
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