Cholinesterase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.1 Carboxylic-ester hydrolases > 3.1.1.8 cholinesterase
Cholinesterase (butyrylcholinesterase) is the broad choline-ester-hydrolyzing serum enzyme. It hydrolyzes an acylcholine with water, releasing choline and carboxylate, acting on a variety of choline esters and a few other compounds. It occurs in viruses and cellular organisms.

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