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===Additional Resources===
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For additional information, see: [[Alzheimer's]]
For additional information, see: [[Alzheimer's Disease]]
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Acetylcholine

Computed model of acetylcholine

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Acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7, e.g. from Torpedo californica, TcAChE) hydrolysizes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine , producing group. directly binds (via its nucleophilic Oγ atom) within the catalytic triad of (ACh/TcAChE structure 2ace). The residues are also important in the ligand recognition.

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For additional information, see: Alzheimer's Disease

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