Acetylcholinesterase

Synonyms

Acetylcholine Hydrolase

Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase

Acetylthiocholinesterase

Hydrolase, Acetylcholine

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.