Acetylcholinesterase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Acetylcholinesterase (614 aa, ~68 kDa) is encoded by the human ACHE gene. This protein plays a role in acetylcholine hydrolysis, neuronal apoptosis and the structure of the Cartwright (Yt) blood group antigen.

**Synonyms:** - ACHE - AChE - Acetylcholine Acetylhydrolase - EC 3.1.1.7