1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Neuronal Signaling
  3. Cholinesterase (ChE)

Cholinesterase (ChE)

Cholinesterase (ChE) is a family of enzymes present in the central nervous system, particularly in nervous tissue, muscle and red cells, which catalyze the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid, a reaction necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation. It is one of many important enzymes needed for the proper functioning of the nervous systems of humans.

There are two types: acetylcholinesterase (AChE, acetylcholine hydrolase) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE, acylcholine acylhydrolase), also known as nonspecific cholinesterase or pseudocholinesterase. AChE is primarily found in the blood on red blood cell membranes, in neuromuscular junctions, and in neural synapses, while BChE is produced in the liver and found primarily in plasma. The difference between the two types of cholinesterase is their relative preferences for substrates: AChE hydrolyzes acetylcholine faster while BChE hydrolyzes butyrylcholine faster.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-N0793
    Protopine
    Inhibitor 99.64%
    Protopine (Corydinine), an isoquinoline alkaloid, is a specific reversible and competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase. Protopine exhibits anti-inflammation, anti-microbial, anti-angiogenic and anti-tumour activity.
    Protopine
  • HY-B2152
    Hemicholinium 3
    Inhibitor 99.71%
    Hemicholinium 3 is a competitive inhibitor of the high affinity choline transporter (HACU) with a Ki value of 25 nM. Hemicholinium 3, a neuromuscular blocking agent which inhibits the synthesis and the release of acetylcholine (ACh). Hemicholinium 3 inhibits the Epibatidine-evoked contraction and [3H]acetylcholine release with IC50s of 897 nM and 693 nM, respectively.
    Hemicholinium 3
  • HY-16009
    Buntanetap
    Inhibitor 99.71%
    Buntanetap ((+)-Phenserine) is a multiple neurotoxic protein translation inhibitor with oral activity, including amyloid precursor protein (APP), α-synuclein (αSYN) and huntingtin protein (HTT). Buntanetap has anti-inflammatory effects and can be used in the study of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
    Buntanetap
  • HY-N0226A
    Epiberberine chloride
    Inhibitor 99.02%
    Epiberberine chloride is an alkaloid isolated from Coptis chinensis, acts as a potent AChE and BChE inhibitor, and a non-competitive BACE1 inhibitor, with IC50s of 1.07, 6.03 and 8.55 μM, respectively. Epiberberine chloride has antioxidant activity, with peroxynitrite ONOO- scavenging effect (IC50, 16.83 μM), and may protect against Alzheimer disease. Epiberberine chloride inhibits the early stage of differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, downregulates the Raf/MEK1/2/ERK1/2 and AMPKα/Akt pathways. Epiberberine has the potential effect in the research of diabetic disease.
    Epiberberine chloride
  • HY-N0286
    Isoimperatorin
    Inhibitor 99.61%
    Isoimperatorin is a methanolic extract of the roots of Angelica dahurica shows significant inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with the IC50 of 74.6 μM.
    Isoimperatorin
  • HY-11017
    Rivastigmine tartrate
    Inhibitor 99.03%
    Rivastigmine tartrate (ENA 713; SDZ-ENA 713) is an orally active and potent cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor and inhibits butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and acetylcholinesteras (AChE) with IC50s of 0.037 μM, 4.15 μM, respectively. Rivastigmine tartrate can pass the blood brain barrier (BBB). Rivastigmine tartrate is a parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent used for the research of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type and dementia due to Parkinson's disease.
    Rivastigmine tartrate
  • HY-B0207A
    Pyridostigmine bromide
    Inhibitor 99.93%
    Pyridostigmine bromide is an orally active cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor that can be used in cardiovascular disease research.
    Pyridostigmine bromide
  • HY-111338
    Tacrine
    Inhibitor 99.91%
    Tacrine is an effective oral acetylcholine (AChE) inhibitor (IC50 = 109 nM) and also acts as an active substrate for CYP1A2. Tacrine can restore cognitive dysfunction in elderly rats. Tacrine can cause liver toxicity and is used in research related to Alzheimer's disease.
    Tacrine
  • HY-N5077
    Sinapine
    Inhibitor 99.96%
    Sinapine is an alkaloid isolated from seeds of the cruciferous species. Sinapine exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-angiogenic and radio-protective effects. Sinapine is also an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor and can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease, ataxia, myasthenia gravis, and Parkinson’s disease.
    Sinapine
  • HY-N0006
    Demethoxycurcumin
    ≥99.0%
    Demethoxycurcumin is one of the main active ingredients of curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer and neuroprotective effects. Demethoxycurcumin is orally active. Demethoxycurcumin can be used in inflammation, cancer and Alzheimer's disease research.
    Demethoxycurcumin
  • HY-B1488
    Tacrine hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.95%
    Tacrine hydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of both AChE and BChE, with IC50s of 31 nM and 25.6 nM, respectively. Tacrine hydrochloride is also a NMDAR inhibitor, with an IC50 of 26 μM. Tacrine hydrochloride can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease.
    Tacrine hydrochloride
  • HY-N0810
    Timosaponin AIII
    99.73%
    Timosaponin AIII could inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, with an IC50 of 35.4 μM.
    Timosaponin AIII
  • HY-131922
    Iso-OMPA
    Inhibitor 99.90%
    Iso-OMPA (Tetraisopropyl pyrophosphoramide) is a selective inhibitor of the irreversible butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Iso-OMPA enhances soman toxicity in rats associated with the inhibition of plasma carboxylesterase (CarbE).
    Iso-OMPA
  • HY-B0815
    Chlorpyrifos
    Inhibitor 99.94%
    Chlorpyrifos is a neurotoxic insecticide that belongs to the class of thionite esters. Chlorpyrifos is also a AChE inhibitor that affects neurological function in insects, humans and other animals. Chlorpyrifos interferes with cell replication and differentiation, ultimately altering synaptic transmission in neurons.
    Chlorpyrifos
  • HY-B1337S1
    Choline-d9 chloride
    99.77%
    Choline-d9 (chloride) is the deuterium labeled Choline chloride. Choline chloride is an organic compound and a quaternary ammonium salt, an acyl group acceptor and choline acetyltransferase substrate, also is an important additive in feed especially for chickens where it accelerates growth.
    Choline-d<sub>9</sub> chloride
  • HY-107922
    Ethopropazine hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.66%
    Ethopropazine (Isothazine) hydrochloride is a potent, selective BChE inhibitor and a poor AChE inhibitor. Ethopropazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine compound with anticholinergic properties. Ethopropazine hydrochloride can be used for the research of Parkinson’s disease.
    Ethopropazine hydrochloride
  • HY-B0423
    Neostigmine Bromide
    Inhibitor 99.91%
    Neostigmine (Eustigmin) Bromide is an orally active and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that acts on myasthenia gravis to prolong and intensify the muscarinic and nicotinic effects of acetylcholine. Neostigmine Bromide can be used in anesthesia to reverse the neuromuscular blockade produced by competitive neuromuscular blockers.
    Neostigmine Bromide
  • HY-N0826
    Corynoline
    Inhibitor 99.12%
    Corynoline is a reversible and noncompetitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 30.6 μM. Corynoline exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by activating Nrf2.
    Corynoline
  • HY-N0740
    Jatrorrhizine chloride
    Inhibitor 99.88%
    Jatrorrhizine chloride is an alkaloid isolated from?Coptis chinensis with neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities. Jatrorrhizine chloride is a potent and orally active inhibitor of?AChE?(IC50=872 nM) over >115-fold selectivity for BuChE. Jatrorrhizine chloride reduces uptake of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) via inhibition of uptake-2 transporters.
    Jatrorrhizine chloride
  • HY-B1206
    Neostigmine methyl sulfate
    Inhibitor 99.50%
    Neostigmine methyl sulfate is a reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, can not cross the blood-brain barrier.
    Neostigmine methyl sulfate
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