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GO: Biological Process

acetylcholine uptake

Term ID
GO:0051630
Synonyms
  • acetylcholine import
Definition
The directed movement of acetylcholine into a cell, typically presynaptic neurons or glial cells. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter and neuromodulator both in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It also acts as a paracrine signal in various non-neural tissues.
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