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Cholinesterase refers to a group of enzymes that break down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in nerve function. The two main types measured are:
Plasma cholinesterase (also called pseudocholinesterase or butyrylcholinesterase) – produced in the liver and found in the blood plasma.
Acetylcholinesterase – found primarily in red blood cells, nerve tissue, and muscles.
The Cholinesterase test is typically used in the following contexts: