Montmorillonite

Preferred Label : Montmorillonite;

NCIt synonyms : Diosmectite;

NCIt definition : A subclass of smectite and a natural aluminomagnesium silicate clay, with potential protective effect for the digestive tract mucosa, and anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal activities. Although the exact mechanism of action has yet to be fully elucidated, upon administration, montmorillonite may adsorb bacteria, bacterial enterotoxins, viruses and other potentially diarrheagenic substances. It may also bind to mucin and modify mucus properties, thereby enhancing the mucus barrier function.;

UNII : A585MN1H2L;

CAS number : 1318-93-0;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1648145;

Details

Origin ID

C178444;

UMLS CUI

C0205679;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Dioctahedral smectite (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Diosmectite [ICD-11 Extension code]
- Diosmectite [SMS substance]
- diosmectite [MeSH concept]
- montmorrillonite [MeSH concept]
- montmorrillonite [Substance BNPC]
Semantic type(s)
- Inorganic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- montmorrillonite [MeSH concept]
- montmorrillonite [Substance BNPC]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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