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-168731
    AChE/BChE-IN-25
    Inhibitor
    AChE/BChE-IN-25 (Compound 6e) is the orally active inhibitor for hAChE and eqBChE with IC50 of 7.9 nM and 0.79 nM. AChE/BChE-IN-25 exhibits antioxidant activity, that scavenges free radical with IC50 of 22.91 μM. AChE/BChE-IN-25 exhibits neuroprotective effects by reducing mitochondrial and cellular oxidative stress in the Drosophila Alzheimer's disease model. AChE/BChE-IN-25 ameliorates Scopolamine (HY-N0296)-induced spatial and cognitive memory impairment in mouse model.
    AChE/BChE-IN-25
  • HY-N5077B
    Sinapine hydroxide
    Inhibitor
    Sinapine hydroxide is an alkaloid isolated from seeds of the cruciferous species. Sinapine hydroxide exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-angiogenic and radio-protective effects. Sinapine hydroxide 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 hydroxide
  • HY-W003576
    ACHE-IN-38 hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.86%
    ACHE-IN-38 hydrochloride (Compound 13b) inhibits the metabolic breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and hence alleviates memory deficits in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease by potentiating cholinergic transmission.
    ACHE-IN-38 hydrochloride
  • HY-105651AR
    Butalamine hydrochloride (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Butalamine (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Butalamine (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Butalamine (hydrochloride) is a peripheral vasodilator with local anesthetic effects. :Butalamine (hydrochloride) can produce in animals coronary vasodilation, local anaesthesia, analgesia and a papaverine like action in duodenal preparations. Butalamine (hydrochloride) causes a slowing in rate of spontaneous activity, a decrease in amplitude and a reduction in isolated human smooth muscle.
    Butalamine hydrochloride (Standard)
  • HY-163320
    AChE/Aβ-IN-5
    Inhibitor
    AChE/Aβ-IN-5 (compound AV-2) is a bifunctional inhibitor that targets AChE and auto-induced Aβ (Amyloid-β) aggregation. AChE/Aβ-IN-5 can significantly improve scopolamine- and Aβ-induced cognitive impairment in mice.
    AChE/Aβ-IN-5
  • HY-N12388
    AChE-IN-46
    Inhibitor
    AChE-IN-46 (compound 4), a β-cyclocostunolide, is an AChE inhibitor.
    AChE-IN-46
  • HY-151885
    Dual AChE-MAO B-IN-3
    Inhibitor
    Dual AChE-MAO B-IN-3 (compound C10) is a potent dual AChE/MAO-B inhibitior, with IC50 values of 0.58 and 0.41 μM, respectively. Dual AChE-MAO B-IN-3 is a dual-binding inhibitor bound to both the catalytic anionic site and peripheral anionic site of AChE. Dual AChE-MAO B-IN-3 can be used for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research.
    Dual AChE-MAO B-IN-3
  • HY-162671
    BuChE-IN-12
    Inhibitor
    BuChE-IN-12 is a selective BuChE inhibitor (IC50=0.52 µM) that acts via affecting CAS and PAS sites and has potential effects against oxidative stress. BuChE-IN-12 can be used in the study of Alzheimer's disease.
    BuChE-IN-12
  • HY-N10429
    Geissoschizoline
    Inhibitor
    Geissoschizoline ((+)-Geissoschizoline) is a potent inhibitor of human AChE/BChE, with IC50s of 20.40 µM and 10.21 µM, respectively. Geissoschizoline emerges as a possible multi-target prototype that can be very useful in studies of preventing neurodegeneration and restoring neurotransmission. Geissoschizoline aiso is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
    Geissoschizoline
  • HY-N2960
    Broussonin A
    Inhibitor
    Broussonin A is a potent BChE inhibitor, with an IC50 of 4.16 µM. Broussonin A is a diarylpropane natural product that can be isolated from the bark of Broussonetia papyrifera after solid fermentation.
    Broussonin A
  • HY-122080
    Memoquin
    Inhibitor
    Memoquin is an anti-amyloid and anti-oxidant multi-target-directed ligand. Memoquin is an orally active inhibitor of BACE-1 and AChE with IC50 values of 108 and 1.55 nM, respectively. Memoquin is a cognitive enhancer that prevents the Aβ-induced neurotoxicity mediated by oxidative stress. Memoquin can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
    Memoquin
  • HY-155304
    BuChE-IN-8
    Inhibitor
    BuChE-IN-8 (compound 19c) is a butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 559 nM. BuChE-IN-8 possesses human β-secretase (BACE1) and Aβ40 aggregation inhibitory activities. BuChE-IN-8 has significant antiamnesic properties.
    BuChE-IN-8
  • HY-161643
    S21-1011
    Inhibitor
    S21-1011 is a selective inhibitor for butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), with IC50 of 0.059 and 0.162 μM, for eqBChE and hBChE, respectively. S21-1011 exhibits good blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability and good pharmacokinetic characters. S21-1011 exhibits anti-inflammatory activity through activation of keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway (EC50 is 23.48 μM for antioxidant element ARE activation), ameliorates cognitive impairment in murine Alzheimer’s disease model.
    S21-1011
  • HY-N10384
    AChE-IN-17
    Inhibitor
    AChE-IN-17 (compound 1) is a potent AChE inhibitor with an IC50 value of 28.98 μM. AChE-IN-17 can significantly prevent H2O2-induced PC12 cell death, exhibiting excellent neuroprotective effect. AChE-IN-17 can be used for researching neurodegenerative diseases (NDs).
    AChE-IN-17
  • HY-103374A
    Phenserine tartrate
    Inhibitor
    Phenserine tartrate ((-)-Eseroline phenylcarbamate) is a derivative of Physostigmine and is a potent, noncompetitive, long-acting and selective AChE inhibitor. Phenserine tartrate reduces β-amyloid precursor protein (APP) and β-amyloid peptide (Aβ) formation. Phenserine tartrate improves cognitive performance and attenuates the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
    Phenserine tartrate
  • HY-152037
    AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1
    Inhibitor
    AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 is an orally active acetylcholinesterase (AChE)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) modulator. AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 has Nrf2 inductive activity and AChE inhibitory activity for eeAChE and hAChE with IC50 values of 0.07 μM and 0.38 μM, respectively. AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease.
    AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1
  • HY-11017AS
    (S)-Rivastigmine-d6 tartrate
    Inhibitor ≥99.0%
    (S)-Rivastigmine-d6 (tartrate) is the deuterium labeled (S)-Rivastigmine, which is an cholinesterase inhibitor.
    (S)-Rivastigmine-d<sub>6</sub> tartrate
  • HY-B0882S
    Edrophonium-d5 chloride
    Inhibitor
    Edrophonium-d5 chloride is the deuterium labeled Edrophonium chloride (HY-B0882). Edrophonium chloride is a short-acting acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Edrophonium chloride has Ki values of 0.2, 0.2, and 0.4 μM and IC50 values of 0.2, 0.05, and 0.5 μM for AChE in human erythrocytes, purified calf forebrain, and purified octopus brain, respectively. Edrophonium chloride can be used to detect early digitalis toxicity and in the study of myasthenia gravis.
    Edrophonium-d<sub>5</sub> chloride
  • HY-143252
    CEase-IN-1
    Inhibitor
    CEase-IN-1 (Compound A1H3) is a potent and selective cholesterol esterase (CEase) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.36 μM. CEase-IN-1 can be used for the research of hypercholesterolemia.
    CEase-IN-1
  • HY-144272
    AChE-IN-5
    Inhibitor
    AChE-IN-5 (compound 5) exhibits strong in vitro bioactivity against AChE/5-HT1A/SERT and exhibits good BBB permeability. AChE-IN-5 shows IC50 value 2.29 nM against AChE, EC50 value 58.6 nM against 5-HT1A and IC50 value against SERT. Orally active.
    AChE-IN-5
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