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GO: Molecular Function

quaternary ammonium group binding

Term ID
GO:0050997
Synonyms
  • quaternary amine binding
Definition
Binding to a quaternary ammonium group, including glycine betaine, choline, carnitine and proline. A quaternary ammonium group is any compound that can be regarded as derived from ammonium hydroxide or an ammonium salt by replacement of all four hydrogen atoms of the NH4+ ion by organic groups.
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