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Cholinesterase (ChE)

Cholinesterase (ChE)

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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.

Cholinesterase (ChE) Isoform Specific Products:

Cholinesterase (ChE) Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-Y0320
    Dimethyl sulfoxide
    		Inhibitor 99.99%
    Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an aprotic solvent that dissolves polar and non-polar compounds, including water-insoluble therapeutic and toxic agents. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has a strong affinity for water and can rapidly penetrate or enhance the penetration of other substances into biological membranes. Dimethyl sulfoxide also has potential free radical scavenging and anticholinesterase effects and may affect coagulation activity. Dimethyl sulfoxide also induces histamine release from mast cells but is thought to have low systemic toxicity. Dimethyl sulfoxide also exhibits antifreeze and antibacterial properties.
    MCE provides Dimethyl sulfoxide that complies with the inspection standards (Ch.P) of Part 4 of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition).
    Dimethyl sulfoxide
  • HY-B0034
    Donepezil Hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.94%
    Donepezil Hydrochloride (E2020) is a reversible, selective AChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 6.7 nM for AChE activity. Donepezil shows high selectivity for AChE over BuChE. Donepezil exhibits neuroprotective effect on Aβ42 neurotoxicity.
    Donepezil Hydrochloride
  • HY-108477
    TMPyP4 tosylate
    		Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    TMPyP4 tosylate (TMP 1363) is a quadruplex-specific ligand. TMPyP4 tosylate inhibits the interaction between G-quadruplexes and IGF-1. TMPyP4 tosylate is a telomerase inhibitor and inhibits cancer cells proliferation. TMPyP4 tosylate is also a stabilizer of nucleic acid secondary structure and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Besides, TMPyP4 tosylate has antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.
    TMPyP4 tosylate
  • HY-14566
    Donepezil
    		Inhibitor 99.91%
    Donepezil (E2020 free base) is a specific and potent AChE inhibitor with IC50s of 8.12 nM and 11.6 nM for bovine AChE and human AChE, respectively.
    Donepezil
  • HY-76299
    Galanthamine
    		Inhibitor 99.96%
    Galanthamine is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 500 nM.
    Galanthamine
  • HY-B1277
    Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
    		Antagonist 99.93%
    Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is a potent and selective M1 muscarinic receptor antagonist. Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride shows anticholinergic activity, and can be used for Parkinson syndrome or dystonia research.
    Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
  • HY-P2860A
    Acetylcholinesterase, Electric eel
    Acetylcholinesterase, Electric eel is a cholinergic enzyme that is mainly found in neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic chemical synapses and is often used in biochemical research. Acetylcholinesterase, Electric eel can catalyze the decomposition or hydrolysis of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that act as neurotransmitters into acetic acid and choline. The main function of Acetylcholinesterase, Electric eel is to terminate neuronal transmission and signal conduction between synapses to prevent ACh diffusion and activation of nearby receptors.
    Acetylcholinesterase, Electric eel
  • HY-164130
    AChE-IN-65
    		Inhibitor
    AChE-IN-65 (Compound DABA_1) is a mixed inhibitor for acetylcholinesterase (AChE), with a Ki of 556.4 μM for Electrophorus electricus AChE.
    AChE-IN-65
  • HY-17368
    Rivastigmine
    		Inhibitor 99.93%
    Rivastigmine (ENA 713 free base) 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 can pass the blood brain barrier (BBB). Rivastigmine 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
  • HY-138097
    α-NETA
    		Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    α-NETA is a potent and noncompetitive choline acetyltransferase (ChA) inhibitor with an IC50 of 9 μM. α-NETA is a potent ALDH1A1 (IC50=0.04 µM) and chemokine-like receptor-1 (CMKLR1) antagonist. α-NETA weakly inhibits cholinesterase (ChE; IC50=84 µM) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE; IC50=300 µM). α-NETA has anti-cancer activity.
    α-NETA
  • HY-101981
    Uridine 5'-monophosphate
    		Activator 99.77%
    Uridine 5'-monophosphate (5'-Uridylic acid) is an orally active mitochondrial ATP-dependent potassium channel activator that has a protective effect on the heart. Uridine 5'-monophosphate can promote the synthesis of CDP-choline and induce apoptosis in intestinal epithelial cells, which is beneficial for gut development and reduces diarrhea.
    Uridine 5'-monophosphate
  • HY-17552
    sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine
    		Activator ≥98.0%
    sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine (Choline Alfoscerate) is a precursor in the biosynthesis of brain phospholipids and increases the bioavailability of choline in nervous tissue. sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine (Choline Alfoscerate) has significant effects on cognitive function with a good safety profile and tolerability, and is effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
    sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • HY-107569
    Garcinol
    		Inhibitor ≥99.0%
    Garcinol, a polyisoprenylated benzophenone harvested from Garcinia indica, exerts anti-cholinesterase properties towards acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) with IC50s of 0.66 µM and 7.39 µM, respectively. Garcinol also inhibits histone acetyltransferases (HATs, IC50= 7 μM) and p300/CPB-associated factor (PCAF, IC50 = 5 μM). Garcinol has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity.
    Garcinol
  • HY-N0285
    Imperatorin
    		Inhibitor 98.72%
    Imperatorin is an effective of NO synthesis inhibitor (IC50=9.2 μmol), which also is a BChE inhibitor (IC50=31.4 μmol). Imperatorin is a weak agonist of TRPV1 with EC50 of 12.6±3.2 μM.
    Imperatorin
  • HY-B1266
    Physostigmine salicylate
    		Inhibitor 99.37%
    Physostigmine salicylate (Eserine salicylate) is a reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Physostigmine salicylate crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulates central cholinergic neurotransmission. Physostigmine salicylate can reverse memory deficits in transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease. Physostigmine salicylate is also an antidote for anticholinergic poisoning.
    Physostigmine salicylate
  • HY-N0342
    Scopoletin
    		Inhibitor 99.89%
    Scopoletin is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
    Scopoletin
  • HY-P2860
    Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head
    Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head (ACHE; EC 3.1.1.7) is a cholinergic enzyme mainly found in neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic type chemical synapses used in biochemical research. Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head catalyzes the breakdown or hydrolysis of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that act as neurotransmitters into acetate and choline. Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head's main role is to terminate neuronal transmission and signaling between synapses to prevent ACh spread and activation of nearby receptors.
    Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head
  • 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-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-B0949
    Protriptyline hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.91%
    Protriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), specifically a secondary amine, for the treatment of depression and ADHD.
    Protriptyline hydrochloride
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