Onchidal
Onchidal
Onchidal (pronounced: on-chi-dal) is a natural product that is derived from the marine mollusk, Onchidella binneyi. It is known for its potent inhibitory activity against the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
Etymology
The term "Onchidal" is derived from the genus name of the sea slug from which it is extracted, Onchidella, and the suffix "-al" indicating it is a specific compound or substance derived from the said genus.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as on-chi-dal.
Related Terms
- Acetylcholinesterase (AChE): An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft of the neuromuscular junction. Onchidal is known for its inhibitory activity against this enzyme.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Onchidella binneyi: A species of air-breathing sea slug, a shell-less marine pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Onchidiidae. It is the source of Onchidal.
- Natural product: Chemical compounds or substances produced by a living organism. Onchidal is a natural product derived from Onchidella binneyi.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Onchidal
- Wikipedia's article - Onchidal
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