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GO: Biological Process

acetylcholine metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0008291
Synonyms
  • acetylcholine metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving acetylcholine, the acetic acid ester of the organic base choline. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter and neuromodulator both in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It also acts as a paracrine signal in various non-neural tissues. 0192800752
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