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IPR050654

Acetylcholinesterase-related enzymes
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Short nameAChE-related_enzymes
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Overlapping
homologous
superfamilies
 

Description

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This family of proteins is involved in the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a critical step in terminating signal transduction at neuromuscular junctions. Members of this family exhibit broad substrate specificity and contribute to the inactivation of acetylcholine, thereby playing a key role in regulating cholinergic neurotransmission. Some family members can also degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters, which indicates a potential role in detoxification processes. The proteins may also participate in cell-cell interactions and have been implicated in neuronal apoptosis. In some species, these enzymes are found in venom, where their function may contribute to prey immobilization.

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