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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Esterases > Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases > Cholinesterases > Acetylcholinesterase

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Acetylcholinesterase  

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Entry terms

  • Acetylcholine Hydrolase
  • Hydrolase, Acetylcholine

Note

  • reactivation or reactivators: coordinate with CHOLINESTERASE REACTIVATORS

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ACETYLCHOLINE to CHOLINE and acetate. In the CNS, this enzyme plays a role in the function of peripheral neuromuscular junctions. EC 3.1.1.7.

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