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What does acetylcholine mean?

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  1. (biochemistry) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3.
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In someone with Alzheimer's, cholinesterase breaks down and destroys acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter chemical.
All nerve agents act by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Carbosulfan is extremely toxic to mammals and its toxicity is mediated through inhibition of acetylcholine esterase, a respiratory enzyme.
Depolarization of the presynaptic membrane causes release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft.
So far, we have encountered only two patients who have HCM and vasospastic angina with total occlusion during the acetylcholine provocation test.
Trichlorfon use is broadly based on its action as an inhibitor of acetylcholine esterase.

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