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Tacrine

tacrine

(Science: chemical) A cholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Tacrine has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders.

Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, nootropic agents, parasympathomimetic.

Chemical name: 9-Acridinamine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-


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kinetic model of acetylcholine esterase (AchE)

Hello, I'm looking for a kinetic model for modeling the AchE with or without antagonists (Tacrine, Galantamine and so on). I mean i would like differential equations so see the production of choline during time. Thanks a lot. Nicolas.

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by nico68
Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:48 am
 
Forum: Bioinformatics
Topic: kinetic model of acetylcholine esterase (AchE)
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