Term Name: meldonium
Synonyms: 2-(2-carboxyethyl)-1,1,1-trimethyldiazanium, 3-(2,2,2-trimethyldiazan-2-ium-1-yl)propanoate, 3-(2,2,2-Trimethyldiazaniumyl)propanoate, 3-(2,2,2-Trimethylhydrazine)propionate, meldonium, mildronate
Definition: An ammonium betaine that is beta-alaninate in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a trimethylamino group. A clinically used cardioprotective drug that is used for treatment of heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:131843]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: ammonium betaine
has_role: cardioprotective agent EC 1.14.11.1 (gamma-butyrobetaine dioxygenase) inhibitor neuroprotective agent