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.
