Taurine, >=99%
Application
Taurine has been used for the isolation and growth of taurine-utilizing purple non-sulfur bacteria and in phototrophic growth experiments.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taurine modulates the concentration of intracellular calcium, protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury and possesses blood pressure-lowering properties. It also has a role in bile formation and fat digestion. Deficiency of taurine is associated with anxiety, hyperactivity, epilepsy and depression.
Non-selective endogenous agonist at glycine receptors. Conditionally essential sulfonated amino acid which modulates apoptosis in some cells; functions in many metabolic activities; a product of methionine and cysteine metabolism.
General description
Taurine (2-aminoethanesulphonic acid) is predominantly found in the retina and heart and is also found in the brain, intestine, skeletal muscles and kidneys.
Packaging
10, 25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle
10 mg in poly bottle
1 kg in poly bottle
| Colour | white |
|---|---|
| InChI key | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | 1S/C2H7NO3S/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6) |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA-ALDRICH |
| Form | powder |
| Assay | ≥99% |
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