DB01956ApprovedInvestigationalNutraceuticalSmall molecule
Taurine is an ingredient found in mixture products indicated for nutritional support. Taurine, whose chemical name is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is one of the most abundant amino acids in several organs.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
The diet supplements containing taurine function by replacing the missing nutriments in the body. Taurine, as a single agent, presents different functions like substrate for formation of bile salts, cell volume regulation, modulation of intracellular calcium, cytoprotection of central nervous system, etc.
- Primary indication
- The use of diet supplements containing taurine is indicated for the nutritional support of infants and young pediatric patients requiring total parenteral nutrition via central or peripheral routes.Curator reviewed · 1 structured indication
- Formula / weight
- C2H7NO3S · 125.147 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 2004 · United States, 1984
- Also known as
- Aminoethylsulfonic acid · Taurineold
- Code names
- FEMA NO. 3813
- Brand names
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESNCCS(O)(=O)=OTransporters
What you can answer from here — as of September 23, 2026
9Protein targetsEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological actionListed above
3TransportersSubstrate / inhibitor direction, not just membershipListed above
Which drugs share a target with Taurine, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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