ISSN:
0570-0833
Keywords:
Acetylcholin esterase
;
Enzymes
;
Chemistry
;
General Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Acetylcholinesterase plays a vital part in the functioning of nerves, and serious physiological damage arises from its blockage by esters of phosphonic and phosphoric acid used e. g. in pesticides. The properties and the mechanism of action of acetylcholinesterase, which show many similarities to those of other hydrolases, are described. Therapeutic agents (reactivators) for the toxic phosphorus compounds specified are also discussed.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.196706151
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