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CHAT

Function

Catalyzes the reversible synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh) from acetyl CoA and choline at cholinergic synapses.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the carnitine/choline acetyltransferase family.

Alternative names

  • Choline O-acetyltransferase
  • CHOACTase
  • ChAT
  • Choline acetylase
  • Chat

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Neuroscience

Molecular weight

71853Da