Cholinesterase Stocks List
Symbol | Grade | Name | % Change | |
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ALT | D | Altimmune, Inc. | -6.48 | |
AVDL | C | Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc | 4.36 | |
PLX | F | Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. | -12.00 |
Related Industries: Biotechnology
Symbol | Grade | Name | Weight | |
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IBRN | D | iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF | 2.72 | |
GERM | D | ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF | 0.92 | |
XBI | D | SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 0.74 | |
QQQS | D | Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 0.66 | |
LABU | D | Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3X Shares | 0.44 |
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- Cholinesterase
In biochemistry, a cholinesterase or choline esterase is a family of esterases that lyses choline-based esters, several of which serve as neurotransmitters. Thus, it is either of two enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of these cholinergic neurotransmitters, such as breaking acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid. These reactions are necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation. For example, in muscle contraction, acetylcholine at a neuromuscular junction triggers a contraction; but for the muscle to relax afterward, rather than remaining locked in a tense state, the acetylcholine must be broken down by a choline esterase. The main type for that purpose is acetylcholinesterase (also called choline esterase I or erythrocyte cholinesterase); it is found mainly in chemical synapses and red blood cell membranes. The other type is butyrylcholinesterase (also called choline esterase II or plasma cholinesterase); it is found mainly in the blood plasma.
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