Acetylcholinesterase

Word ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE
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Hyphenation acetylcholinesterase
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Definitions and meanings of "Acetylcholinesterase"

What do we mean by acetylcholinesterase?

Any of various enzymes in the blood and in certain tissues that catalyze the hydrolysis of acetylcholine. noun

An enzyme which exists in nerve cells and hydrolyses acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.

An enzyme released in order to break down acetylcholine. Acetylcholine triggers the contraction of muscles. Urban Dictionary

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The word "acetylcholinesterase" in example sentences

Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase is found in gastroschisis but not omphalocele. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I can tell you how an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase works but I can't tell you how to properly use present participles. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Researches also show that Epimedium can inhibit an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase ❋ Unknown (2008)

THC has been found to prevent an enzyme called "acetylcholinesterase" from producing Alzheimer's plaques in the brain and is found to be effective in blocking protein clumps that inhibits memory and cognitive thinking in Alzheimer's patients. ❋ Admin (2011)

Positive or faint amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase band with normal ultrasound. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In experiments with the new material it defended completely against Staph and E. Coli infections and within 24 hoursit restored 70% of acetylcholinesterase — a bodily enzyme that is attacked by nerve agents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This neurotoxic action kills bugs by reducing the level of a certain enzyme (acetylcholinesterase) that clears an important neurotransmitter chemical (acetylcholine) out of the junction between nerve cells. ❋ Dr. Walter Crinnion (2010)

The drugs so far approved by the Food and Drug Administration include acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as Aricept, Razadyne and Exelon, which aim to reduce the breakdown of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It prevents the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from allowing muscles to relax, resulting in the contraction of every muscle in the body. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Recent research demonstrated that aspartame reduces acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine - a key player in the central nervous system, with an important role in cognition and memory, and with a reciprocal, inhibitory relationship with dopamine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Self reported symptoms and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity among Kenyan agricultural workers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The specific function of acetylcholinesterase is to stop the action of acetylcholine once it has bound to a receptor and initiated the action potential in the second nerve or at the neuro-muscular or glandular junction. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One of the major neurotransmitters is acetylcholine with acetylcholinesterase enzyme as its specific inactivator. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A particularly important type of neurotoxicity is the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. ❋ Unknown (2008)

At least three improved acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are on deck; the first could be out by fall. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Instead, the drugs slow the deterioration by inhibiting the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks acetylcholine down. ❋ Unknown (2008)

My [arm's] having repeated spasms! I must be [running out] of [acetylcholinesterase]... ❋ Sailing Seaman (2009)

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