Non-classical role for acetylcholinesterase
The neurotransmitter acetylcholinesterase is required for neuronal and muscular development in the zebrafish embryo.
Jan 2, 2002
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a major neurotransmitter in the nervous system that has also been identified in embryos where its function remains unclear. In 2 January online
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These results provide genetic evidence that AChE activity is required for the correct development of the muscle apparatus and show the non-classical functions of AChE in vertebrate development.