Pub. Date : 2005 Nov 1
PMID : 16149071
1 Functional Relationships(s)Download |
Sentence | Compound Name | Protein Name | Organism |
| 1 | The biological effects of organophosphorous (OP) chemical warfare nerve agents (CWNAs) are exerted by inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which prevents the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, leading to hypercholinergy, seizures/status epilepticus, respiratory/cardiovascular failure, and potentially death. | Acetylcholine | acetylcholinesterase (Cartwright blood group) | Homo sapiens |