title: Application of high-powered microwave irradiation for acetylcholine analysis in mouse brain.
abstract: Acetylcholine (ACh) levels in whole brains or discrete areas of mice brains were measured after sacrificing by decapitation, conventional or high-powered microwave irradiation. ACh levels in mice brains varied according to the time required to inactivate the enzymes. ACh levels after high-powered microwave irradiation for a shorter time were significantly higher than those after conventional irradiation.
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D001923:Brain Chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008815:Mice, Inbred Strains; D008872:Microwaves
chemical_list: D000109:Acetylcholine