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MeSH Heading: Acetylcholinesterase
Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.352.100.170.176
Unique ID: D000110
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000110
Annotation: 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.
Entry Term(s): Acetylcholine Hydrolase; Acetylthiocholinesterase
Registry Numbers: EC 3.1.1.7; 0
CAS Type 1 Name: Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase
NLM Classification #: QU 136
Entry Combination: antagonists & inhibitors:Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2005/07/07

Entry Combination: antagonists & inhibitors:Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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