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Acetylcholine: A chemical released at neuromuscular junctions that binds to receptors on the surface of the plasma membrane of muscle cells, causing an electrical impulse to be transmitted. The impulse ult . . . View Full Definition

Peptides: Short chains of amino acids.

Dmae: Full chemical name is dimethyl-amino-ethanol, natural substance facilitating the synthesis of a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, and of phosphatidylcholine, essential component of cell membr . . . View Full Definition

Anticholinergic Effects: A group of side effects of some antipsychotics, including dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention. Caused by a blockade of acetylcholine receptors; can contribute to co . . . View Full Definition

Anticholinergic: Blocking the action of acetylcholine, one of the chemicals the body makes to help nerve cells communicate with each other. This describes a group of the most common side-effects of psychotro . . . View Full Definition