Acetylcholine
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Acetylcholine | |
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IUPAC name | 2-Acetoxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium |
Abbreviation | ACh |
Soorces | motor neurons, parasympathetic nervous system, harn |
Targets | skeletal muscles, harn, mony ither organs |
Receptors | nicotinic, muscarinic |
Agonists | nicotine, muscarine, cholinesterase inhibitors |
Antagonists | tubocurarine, atropine |
Precursor | choline, acetyl-CoA |
Synthesisin enzyme | choline acetyltransferase |
Metabolisin enzyme | acetylcholinesterase |
Database links | |
CAS Nummer |
51-84-3 ![]() |
PubChem | CID: 187 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 294 |
DrugBank |
EXPT00412 ![]() |
ChemSpider |
182 ![]() |
KEGG |
C01996 ![]() |
Acetylcholine is an organic chemical that functions in the harn an bouk o mpny teeps o ainimals, includin humans, as a neurotransmitter—a chemical released bi nerve cells tae send signals tae ither cells. Its name is derived frae its chemical structur: it is an ester o acetic acid an choline. Pairts in the bouk that uise or are affectit bi acetylcholine are referred tae as cholinergic. Substances that interfere wi acetylcholine activity are cried anticholinergics.