PDB-101: Molecule of the Month: Acetylcholinesterase Acetylcholinesterase is found in the synapse between nerve cells and muscle cells It waits patiently and springs into action soon after a signal is passed, breaking down the acetylcholine into its two component parts, acetic acid and choline
What is acetylcholinesterase? - Brain Stuff Acetylcholinesterase is an extremely rapidly acting enzyme It is estimated that a single molecule of AChE can break down 25,000 molecules of acetylcholine per second, making it among the fastest acting enzymes in the body
Physiology, Acetylcholinesterase by Amy Trang and Paras B. Khandhar Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a cholinergic enzyme primarily found at postsynaptic neuromuscular junctions, especially in muscles and nerves It immediately breaks down or hydrolyzes acetylcholine (ACh), a naturally occurring neurotransmitter, into acetic acid and choline
ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE :A VERSATILE ENZYME OF NERVOUS SYSTEM Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) terminates the neurotransmission at cholinergic synapses by splitting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine The nature and didtribution of the enzyme has extensively been studied in many invertebrates and vertebrates including human, histochemically and biochemically
Location, Structure and Function of Acetylcholinesterase For images of acetylcholinesterase's structure displayed in ribbon form, go to http: jsdnt claremont edu biochem98 acetylcholinesterase AChEcontents html As a result of the variety in chemical structure, some forms of AChE are hydrophobic, while others are hydrophilic