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-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-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-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-W011246
    Velnacrine maleate
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Velnacrine maleate (HP 029) is an orally active cholinesterase inhibitor that can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease.
    Velnacrine maleate
  • HY-131922
    Iso-OMPA
    Inhibitor
    Iso-OMPA is an inhibitor of butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE).
    Iso-OMPA
  • HY-155369
    BChE-IN-21
    Inhibitor
    BChE-IN-21 is a potent BChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.14 ± 0.02 μM. BChE-IN-21 has the potential for alzheimer's disease research.
    BChE-IN-21
  • HY-76299
    Galanthamine
    Inhibitor 99.96%
    Galanthamine is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 500 nM.
    Galanthamine
  • HY-N0342
    Scopoletin
    Inhibitor 99.70%
    Scopoletin is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
    Scopoletin
  • 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-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-17368
    Rivastigmine
    Inhibitor 99.92%
    Rivastigmine (S-Rivastigmine) 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-17387
    (-)-Huperzine A
    Inhibitor 99.00%
    (-)-Huperzine A (Huperzine A) is an alkaloid isolated from Huperzia serrata, with neuroprotective activity. (-)-Huperzine A is a potent, highly specific, reversible and blood-brain barrier penetrant inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), with an IC50 of 82 nM. (-)-Huperzine A also is non-competitive antagonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate glutamate (NMDA) receptor. (-)-Huperzine A is developed for the research of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
    (-)-Huperzine A
  • 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
  • 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-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-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-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

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