THE IMPORTANCE OF STEREOISOMERISM IN MUSCARINIC ACTIVITY

The muscarinic activities and rates of hydrolysis by acetylcholinesterase of the optical isomers of the acetyl‐α‐ and acetyl‐β‐methylcholines of known configuration have been determined. The results have been correlated and the possible characteristics of muscarinic receptors outlined.

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