Why is the hydrolytic activity of acetylcholinesterase pH dependent? Kinetic study of acetylcholine and acetylthiocholine hydrolysis catalyzed by acetylcholinesterase from electric eel

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2018 Sep 25;73(9-10):345-351. doi: 10.1515/znc-2017-0134.
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Keywords: acetylcholinesterase; enzyme activity; kinetics; pH dependence.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholine / metabolism*
  • Acetylcholinesterase / metabolism*
  • Acetylthiocholine / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Catalysis
  • Electrophorus / metabolism*
  • Fish Proteins / metabolism
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Hydrolysis
  • Kinetics

Substances

  • Fish Proteins
  • Acetylthiocholine
  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Acetylcholine