Cholinesterase

Word CHOLINESTERASE
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Definitions and meanings of "Cholinesterase"

What do we mean by cholinesterase?

An enzyme found primarily at nerve endings that catalyzes the hydrolysis of acetylcholine into acetic acid and choline. noun

An enzyme, in muscles, nerves etc, that catalyzes the hydrolysis of acetylcholine noun

An enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).

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The word "cholinesterase" in example sentences

Fortunately, nerves contain an enzyme called cholinesterase (koh'lin-es'tur-ays) which brings about the breakup of acetylcholine to acetic acid and choline once more. ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1963)

Tim Foley Alzheimer's disease is often treated by a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors, which help boost levels of a brain chemical called acetylcholine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The suspect compounds, known as cholinesterase inhibitors, aren't normally toxic at low levels. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Memantine is intended to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's, but it is frequently used in mild Alzheimer's patients "off-label" - for uses other than those approved by the Federal Drug Administration - either alone or in combination with a drug known as a cholinesterase inhibitor. ❋ Julie Steenhuysen (2011)

In the study, it was found that DEET blocked the enzyme cholinesterase, which is essential for transmitting messages from the brain to the muscles, in experiments done on rodents using an amount of DEET equivalent to that used by humans. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A mainstay of treatment for Alzheimer's is a class of drugs called the cholinesterase inhibitors. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Currently, a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors are widely used to treat Alzheimer's patients, ❋ Unknown (2009)

Compounds known as cholinesterase inhibitors (like the medication Donepezil, sold as Aricept) may stabilize early ❋ Unknown (2008)

Antipsychotics given before disease onset don't prevent schizophrenia, cholinesterase inhibitors don't prevent dementia and time and placebo effect are by themselves so effective in curing many milder conditions that nothing else is necessary. ❋ Allen Frances (2012)

Here's the source report: Deet inhibits cholinesterase: Evidence for inhibition of cholinesterases in insect and mammalian nervous systems by the insect repellent deet (BioMed Central) ❋ Unknown (2009)

A number of prescription drugs are available to fight Alzheimer's—including cholinesterase inhibitors that work to improve memory and thought but are not a cure. ❋ Laura Johannes (2011)

Cocaine and/or its inactive metabolites may be present in the urine for 24 to 36 hours after administration. 3,11 In individuals with a congenital cholinesterase deficiency, a small dose of cocaine will produce high and prolonged blood levels. 3 ❋ Unknown (2010)

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