What is another word for Acetylcholinesterase?
Pronunciation: [ˈasɪtˌɪlkəlˌa͡ɪnstəɹˌe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in muscle movement and cognitive functions. Synonyms for acetylcholinesterase include AChE, choline esterase, acetylcholine hydrolyze, acetylcholine degrading enzyme and RBC cholinesterase. Different types of acetylcholinesterase exist, with different biological functions and enzymatic characteristics, including butyrylcholinesterase, erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase, and soluble acetylcholinesterase. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are compounds that block the activity of acetylcholinesterase and are used for the treatment of various diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and glaucoma.
