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acetylation
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A chemical change which involves the replacement of a hydrogen atom (H) by an acetyl group
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acetylcholinesterase
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an enzyme that degrades the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain and other tissues of the body. Acetylcholine is a chemical substance that sends signals between nerve cells (called neurotransmission) and is therefore called a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are secreted by neurons (nerve cells) into the space between neurons called the synapse. Acetylcholine is a primary neurotransmitter in the brain, and is associated with memory and cognition. ...
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