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CHOLINESTERASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

An esterase present in all body tissues which hydrolyzes acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
CONT

La concentration d'acétylcholine est diminuée chez les personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer. En inhibant l'enzyme (cholinestérase) qui la dégrade, certains agents connus sous le nom d'inhibiteurs de la cholinestérase permettent à de plus grandes concentrations d'acétylcholine de s'accumuler dans le cerveau. Cette action peut conduire à une amélioration de la fonction cognitive chez les personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Enzima específica de la hidrólisis corporal de la acetilcolina a ácido acético y colina. Se halla en el cerebro, células nerviosas y células rojas de la sangre de los animales, siendo importante en la acción nerviosa y muy útil en el control de ciertos tipos de contaminación.

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