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Acetylcholinesterase
Summary
Description:
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.
Also Known As:
Acetylcholine Hydrolase; Acetylthiocholinesterase; Hydrolase, Acetylcholine; Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase
Networked: 2783
relevant articles (125 outcomes,
282 trials/studies)
for this Bio-Agent
Key Diseases for which Acetylcholinesterase is
Relevant
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Alzheimer Disease (Alzheimer's Disease)
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45 outcomes 88 studies in 770 results
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Poisoning
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15 outcomes 17 studies in 228 results
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Dementia (Dementias)
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9 outcomes 26 studies in 136 results
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Hirschsprung Disease (Hirschsprung's Disease)
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6 outcomes 5 studies in 105 results
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Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
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4 outcomes 3 studies in 4 results
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Drugs Related to Acetylcholinesterase
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donepezil (Aricept)
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Tacrine (Cognex)
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Soman
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Obidoxime Chloride (Obidoxime)
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Butyrylcholinesterase
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Galantamine (Galanthamine)
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Acetylcholine (Acetylcholine Chloride)
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HI 6 (H16)
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tabun
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huperzine A
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Therapies Related to Acetylcholinesterase
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Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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Oral Administration
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Palliative Care (Palliative Medicine)
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Intravenous Injections
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Colostomy
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