cholinesterase activity [GO_0004104]

Catalysis of the reaction: an acylcholine + H2O = choline + a carboxylic acid anion.

cholinesterase activity

ID: GO_0004104

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: an acylcholine + H2O = choline + a carboxylic acid anion.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
propionylcholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
choline esterase II (unspecific) activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
pseudocholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
benzoylcholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
BtChoEase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
butyrylcholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
butyrylcholine esterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
non-specific cholinesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
acylcholine acylhydrolase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
anticholineesterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8
choline esterase activity related synonym 3.1.1.8

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