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The Non-Neuronal Cholinergic System in Health and Disease
1 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
Acetylcholine (ACh) is not only a neurotransmitter but is an ancient molecule that can be released by and act on non-neuronal cells. In these cells the system of ACh-synthesizing enzymes, transporters, receptors and degrading enzymes is termed the non-neuronal cholinergic system (NNCS). There is increasing evidence that the NNCS is dysregulated in various diseases and can have an influence on their pathology....
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