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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-A0009
    Galanthamine hydrobromide
    		Inhibitor 99.93%
    Galanthamine hydrobromide (Galantamine hydrobromide) is a selective, reversible, competitive, alkaloid AChE inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.35 µM. Galanthamine hydrobromide is a potent allosteric potentiating ligand (APL) of human α3β4, α4β2, α6β4 nicotinic receptors ( nAChRs). Galanthamine hydrobromide is developed for the research of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    Galanthamine hydrobromide
  • HY-B0832
    Profenofos
    		Inhibitor
    Profenofos is an insecticida used on field crops, vegetables, and fruit crops. Profenofos is an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, with neurotoxicity.
    Profenofos
  • HY-N0450
    Sinapine thiocyanate
    		Inhibitor 99.74%
    Sinapine thiocyanate is an alkaloid isolated from seeds of the cruciferous species. Sinapine thiocyanate exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-angiogenic and radio-protective effects. Sinapine thiocyanate 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 thiocyanate
  • HY-W159754
    Chavicol
    		Inhibitor
    Chavicol (p-Hydroxyallylbenzene, compound 6) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (Cholinesterase (ChE)), with an IC50 of 7.42 μM. Chavicol has anti-cancer activity and can suppress the growth, survival, migration, and invasion of cancer cells. Chavicol cytotoxic effect is significant, approximately 31 μg/mL in A-549 cells.
    Chavicol
  • HY-N8376
    Fustin
    		Inhibitor 99.52%
    Fustinis ((±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) is a potent amyloid β (Aβ) inhibitor. Fustinis ((±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) increases the expression of acetylcholine (ACh) levels, choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) activity, and ChAT gene induced by Aβ (1-42). Fustinis ((±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) decreases in acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) activity and AChE gene expression induced by Aβ (1-42). Fustinis ((±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) increases muscarinic M1 receptor gene expression and muscarinic M1 receptor binding activity. Fustinis ((±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) can be used for Alzheimer's disease research.
    Fustin
  • HY-N8290
    Lactupicrin
    		Inhibitor 99.97%
    Lactupicrin (Lactucopicrin) exhibits analgesic, sedative, antimalarial activities and atheroprotective effect. Lactupicrin inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with an IC50 of 150.3 μM. Lactupicrin is an orally active characteristic bitter sesquiterpene lactone.
    Lactupicrin
  • HY-N1919
    Ajmalicine
    		Inhibitor 99.39%
    Ajmalicine (Raubasine) is a potent adrenolytic agent which preferentially blocks α1-adrenoceptor. Ajmalicine is an reversible but non-competitive nicotine receptor full inhibitor, with an IC50 of 72.3 μM. Ajmalicine also can be used as anti-hypertensive, and serpentine, with sedative activity.
    Ajmalicine
  • HY-N4225
    Aaptamine
    		Inhibitor 99.71%
    Aaptamine is an alkaloid that can be isolated from the sponge Aaptos suberitoides. Aaptamine is a competitive antagonist of the α-adrenergic receptor, as well as an inhibitor of the proteasome and cholinesterase. Aaptamine is cytotoxic to tumor cells and can induce apoptosis, cell cycle arrest of tumor cells, and the expression of p21 through a p53-independent pathway. Aaptamine has multiple activities such as anti-tumor, antioxidant, antibacterial, and analgesic effects.
    Aaptamine
  • HY-Y0320R
    Dimethyl sulfoxide (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Dimethyl sulfoxide (Standard) is the analytical standard of Dimethyl sulfoxide. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an aprotic solvent that dissolves both polar and nonpolar compounds. Dimethyl sulfoxide has anti-freezing and bacteriostatic properties.
    Dimethyl sulfoxide (Standard)
  • HY-B2244
    Tacrine hydrochloride (hydrate)
    		Inhibitor 99.98%
    Tacrine hydrochloride (hydrate) is an inhibitor of both acetyl (AChE) and butyryl-cholinestrase (BChE) with IC50s of 31 nM and 25.6 nM, respectively.
    Tacrine hydrochloride (hydrate)
  • 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-N0241
    Rhodionin
    		Inhibitor 98.78%
    Rhodionin, isolated from the root of Rhodiola crenulata, is a specific non-competitive cytochrome P450 2D6 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.761 μM and a Ki of 0.769 μM. Rhodionin exhibits potent, dose-dependent inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with IC50 ranged from 57.50 to 2.43 μg/mL. Rhodionin exhibits potent DPPH free radical scavenging activities, with an IC50 of 19.49 μM.
    Rhodionin
  • HY-W041301
    (±)-Dihydroactinidiolide
    		99.99%
    (±)-Dihydroactinidiolide is the exo-isomer of Dihydroactinidiolide (HY-107805). Dihydroactinidiolide, existing in plant leaves and fruits, is a potent plant growth inhibitor, a regulator of gene expression and is responsible for photo acclimation in Arabidopsis. Dihydroactinidiolide has antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, anticancer activity and neuroprotective effect. Dihydroactinidiolide is also an inhibitor of AChE (IC50 = 34.03 nM) and has scavenging activities for DPPH and (.NO). Dihydroactinidiolide is present in plant leaves and fruits and is a potent plant growth inhibitor, regulator of gene expression, and responsible for light adaptation in Arabidopsis.
    (±)-Dihydroactinidiolide
  • HY-N2320
    Physostigmine hemisulfate
    		Inhibitor ≥99.0%
    Physostigmine hemisulfate (Eserine hemisulfate) is a reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Physostigmine hemisulfate can crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulates central cholinergic neurotransmission. Physostigmine hemisulfate can reverse memory deficits in transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease. Physostigmine hemisulfate is also an antidote for anticholinergic poisoning.
    Physostigmine hemisulfate
  • HY-P2798
    Cholinesterase, Horse serum
    Cholinesterase, Horse serum infers to acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyryl cholinesterase (BChE). AChE and BChE catalyze the hydrolysis of 6-MAM to morphine.
    Cholinesterase, Horse serum
  • HY-N2081
    Skimmianine
    		Inhibitor 99.90%
    Skimmianine is an orally active furoquiniline alkaloid present mainly in the Rutaceae family. Skimmianine has analgesic, antispastic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory properties. Skimmianine inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) (IC50 = 8.6 μg/mL). Skimmianine exhibits cytotoxicity against a variety of cancer cell lines and genotoxicity. Skimmianine has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. Skimmianine exerts anti-inflammatory effects through activation of the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-protein kinase B (AKT) pathway. Skimmianine is neuroprotective by targeting the NF-κB activation pathway to prevent neuroinflammation. Skimmianine inhibits the release of histamine, intracellular Ca2+ signaling and protein kinase C signaling.
    Skimmianine
  • HY-16934
    ML352
    		Inhibitor 99.78%
    ML352 is a noncompetitive inhibitor of the presynaptic choline transporter (CHT) with Ki values of 92 and 166 nM for HEK293 cells expressing human CHT and mouse forebrain synaptosomes, respectively.
    ML352
  • HY-B1885
    Fenitrothion
    		Inhibitor 99.43%
    Fenitrothion is a broad-spectrum and orally active insecticide/acaricide. Fenitrothion inhibits cholinesterase, AMPKα and IRS1/PI3K/AKT. Fenitrothion causes Apoptosis, reduces SOD activity. Fenitrothion shows insecticidal effect against Rhyzopertha dominica and Tribolium castaneum adults. Fenitrothion is widely used in cotton crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops and field crops, especially rice. Fenitrothion can be used for brain and spleen toxicology studies.
    Fenitrothion
  • HY-17388
    (±)-Huperzine A
    		Inhibitor 98.73%
    (±)-Huperzine A, an active Lycopodium alkaloid extracted from traditional Chinese herb, is a potent, selective and reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor and has been widely used in China for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    (±)-Huperzine A
  • HY-146195
    MAPK-IN-1
    		Inhibitor
    MAPK-IN-1 (Compound 2) is a MAPK signaling pathway inhibitor. MAPK-IN-1 exhibits AChE inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 23.84 μM. MAPK-IN-1 shows anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective activity and can be used for Alzheimer's disease research.
    MAPK-IN-1
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