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taurine biosynthetic process

Known as: taurine anabolism, taurine biosynthesis, taurine formation 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative… Expand
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Highly Cited
2014
Highly Cited
2014
Vitamin B₁₂-dependent taurine synthesis regulates growth and bone mass.
Both maternal and offspring-derived factors contribute to lifelong growth and bone mass accrual, although the specific role of… Expand
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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Oxidative stress and inflammation in obesity after taurine supplementation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PurposeSome researchers found decreased levels of plasma taurine in obese subjects and animals, and reduced expression of an… Expand
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Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Cysteine Dioxygenase 1 Is a Tumor Suppressor Gene Silenced by Promoter Methylation in Multiple Human Cancers
The human cysteine dioxygenase 1 (CDO1) gene is a non-heme structured, iron-containing metalloenzyme involved in the conversion… Expand
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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Taurine Biosynthesis by Neurons and Astrocytes*
The physiological roles of taurine, a product of cysteine degradation and one of the most abundant amino acids in the body… Expand
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
3T3-L1 adipocytes and rat adipose tissue have a high capacity for taurine synthesis by the cysteine dioxygenase/cysteinesulfinate decarboxylase and cysteamine dioxygenase pathways.
Taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body and is synthesized in mammals by 2 pathways. Taurine is synthesized… Expand
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Comparison of taurine biosynthesis ability between juveniles of Japanese flounder and common carp
Summary.This study was conducted to investigate taurine deficiency and the ability of taurine biosynthesis in both juvenile… Expand
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Review
2003
Review
2003
Taurine: new implications for an old amino acid.
Taurine is a semi-essential amino acid and is not incorporated into proteins. In mammalian tissues, taurine is ubiquitous and is… Expand
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2001
2001
Gene expression of the taurine transporter and taurine biosynthetic enzymes in rat kidney after antidiuresis and salt loading
Taurine is thought to be an osmolyte in the kidney medulla. We have investigated the gene expression of the taurine transporter… Expand
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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Multinuclear NMR studies on the energy metabolism of glial and neuronal cells.
In this multinuclear NMR study myo-inositol is identified as a glia-specific marker for in vivo NMR studies. The unusually high… Expand
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Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Taurine: an essential nutrient for the cat.
Cats fed a purified diet containing purified casein as the source of protein develop retinal degeneration due to the lack of… Expand
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