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An Improved Method for Collection of Cerebrospinal Fluid from Anesthetized Mice
Published on: March 19, 2018
[Some data on cholinesterases in the cerebrospinal fluid of the dog]
Abstract:
In the present study we have determined the activity of AChE and BuchE in the CSF, blood plasma and brain tissue outlined the pattern of the molecular forms of both enzymes. The present observations on the molecular forms of AChE protide evidence in favor of secretion of the enzyme from nervous tissue in the CSF.
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