Acetylcholinesterase: The “Hub” for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Chemical Weapons Convention
This article describes acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme involved in parasympathetic neurotransmission, its activity, and how its inhibition can be pharmacologically useful for treating dementia, caused by Alzheimer’s disease, or as a warfare method due to the action of nerve agents....
Main Authors: | Samir F. de A. Cavalcante, Alessandro B. C. Simas, Marcos C. Barcellos, Victor G. M. de Oliveira, Roberto B. Sousa, Paulo A. de M. Cabral, Kamil Kuča, Tanos C. C. França |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/3/414 |
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