cholinesterase inhibitor

synonym: anticholinesterase
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15556

Substance that inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7) and related enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of choline esters: Such a substance causes hyperactivity in parasympathetic nerves.

Examples: Organophosphate and carbamate pesticides.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. (Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1189 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'cholinesterase inhibitor' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15556 RIS BibTex EndNote
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