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Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Target: HCl
Molecular classification: Inorganic Acid

Overview

Hydrochloric acid is a strong inorganic acid with the formula HCl. In the human body, it is a key component of gastric acid in the stomach, where it aids in digestion and provides a barrier against ingested pathogens. Industrially, it has many uses, from cleaning to chemical synthesis. It is not a direct therapeutic target but can be involved in disease states related to acid imbalance.

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N/A

Biological functions

Digestion (gastric acid)Antimicrobial

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Gastric acid imbalance (hyperchlorhydria, hypochlorhydria)

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Corrosive to tissuesAcidosisEsophageal damage

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Proton pump inhibitors

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