Prevalence of human pseudocholinesterase (butyrylcholinesterase) deficiency in central Anatolian people: A cross-sectional study

Aim: Human pseudocholinesterase (PChE) is an enzyme responsible for hydrolysis of the muscle relaxant drugs like succinylcholine and mivacurium. PChE deficiency, which may lead to prolonged apnea, may occur due to hereditary or acquired causes. In our study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of...

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Main Authors: Yeşim Göçmen, Muzaffer Gencer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Surgery and Medicine
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/51597/660358