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SIMILARITIES in the physiological activities of potassium and acetylcholine have been frequently pointed out1. As we know that potassium directly affects the functions of the cells, one should consider whether acetylcholine works through a liberation of ionic potassium or not. This might be the case, as in such organs like muscles and the central nervous system a combined form of potassium has been actually detected. Consequently, the liberation of potassium under the influence of acetylcholine was the first thing to look for.
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DULIÈRE, W., LOEWI, O. Liberation of Potassium by Acetylcholine in the Central Nervous System. Nature 144, 244 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1038/144244a0
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