Definition of choline in English:
choline
noun ˈkəʊliːnˈkəʊlɪnˈkōlēn
mass nounBiochemistry A strongly basic compound important in the synthesis and transport of lipids in the body.
Chemical formula: HON(CH₃)₃CH₂CH₂OH
Example sentencesExamples
- Betaine is produced in the body by oxidation of choline, another trimethylated, methyl-donating compound.
- Found in various forms throughout the body, choline, a member of the vitamin B complex family, is involved in the creation of cell membranes.
- In spinach and sugar beet the enzymes responsible for converting choline into betaine have been characterized, and the corresponding genes cloned and sequenced.
- Inside our bodies, the B vitamins folate and choline work in a delicate balance.
- It is the main functional constituent of the natural surfactants, and the body's foremost reservoir of choline, an essential nutrient.
Origin
Mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kholē 'bile'.