acetylcholinesterase activity [GO_0003990]

Catalysis of the reaction: acetylcholine + H2O = choline + acetate.

acetylcholinesterase activity

ID: GO_0003990

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: acetylcholine + H2O = choline + acetate.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
acetylcholine acetylhydrolase activity related synonym 3.1.1.7
acetylcholine hydrolase activity related synonym 3.1.1.7
true cholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.7
acetylthiocholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.7
AcCholE related synonym 3.1.1.7
choline esterase I activity related synonym 3.1.1.7
acetyl.beta-methylcholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.7

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