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.
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Cholinesterase (ChE) Isoform Comparison
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Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
0 ImagesTrihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is a selective and orally active M1 muscarinic receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 3.7 nM for rat cerebral cortex M1 muscarinic receptors. Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride modulates cholinergic activity, countering acetylcholine supersensitivity in neural pathways. Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride improves movement disorder, inhibits McN-A-343 (HY-107648)-induced pressor responses, vagally-induced bradycardia and vasodilatation. Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride can be used for the research of Parkinson's disease..
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Physostigmine salicylate
0 ImagesPhysostigmine 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.
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Tacrine
0 ImagesTacrine 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.
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Coumaran
0 ImagesCoumaran (2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran) is an AChE inhibitor with antileishmanial activity. Coumaran may acquire antiparasitic capabilities through activation of macrophages and exert immunomodulatory activity. Coumaran can be used as a biopesticide..
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Protriptyline hydrochloride
0 ImagesProtriptyline hydrochloride is a potent tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Protriptyline hydrochloride inhibits AChE activity with an IC50 value of 0.06 mM and inhibits Aβ self-assembly. Protriptyline hydrochloride can be used for the study of depression and Alzheimers disease.
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Cyanidin-3-O-galactoside chloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: Ideain chloride
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Trimethylammonium chloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: Hegzadesil; Trimethylamine hydrochloric acid; Trimethylamine monohydrochlorideTrimethylammonium chloride (Hegzadesil) is a non-competitive Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Trimethylammonium chloride reversibly blocks the deacetylation of acetylcholinesterase.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: DMSO, meets analytical specification of Ch.P. (Standard)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.
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Lecithins, egg
0 ImagesSynonyms: Lecithins, egg yolk; Belovo PL 85Lecithins, egg (Lecithins, egg yolk; Belovo PL 85) is an orally active natural phospholipid mixture extracted from egg yolks. Lecithins, egg inhibits the activities of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Lecithins, egg exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, and helps delay cellular senescence. Lecithins, egg enhances nerve conduction, improves memory and cognitive function, and exerts positive effects on delaying neurodegenerative diseases. Lecithins, egg promotes lipid absorption and alleviates diarrhea. Lecithins, egg acts as a high-efficiency drug carrier for the preparation of targeted drug delivery systems such as liposomes.
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Flavonol
0 ImagesFlavonol is a cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor, with an IC50 value of 120 μM and a Ki value of 74 μM. Flavonol has antioxidant, free radical-scavenging, antibacterial properties, and immune modulation functions. Flavonol inhibits the PriA helicase of Staphylococcus aureus. Flavonol can suppress the production of NO in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells by inhibiting the expression of the iNOS enzyme. Flavonol shows protective and analgesic effects in mice through various neuronal pathways. Flavonol can be used in research related to tumors and atherosclerosis diseases.
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Dimethoate
0 ImagesDimethoate is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide. Dimethoate is an orally active acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Dimethoate induces reactive oxygen species (ROS). Dimethoate induces DNA damage and cell apoptosis in vivo. Dimethoate affect immune system in mice.
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Sinapine thiocyanate
0 ImagesSinapine 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.
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Chavicol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W159754CAS No.: 501-92-8Synonyms: p-HydroxyallylbenzeneChavicol (p-Hydroxyallylbenzene) is a phenylpropane compound. Chavicol can be isolated from the bark of Sassafras tzumu. Chavicol exhibits Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity (IC50 = 7.42 μM). Chavicol produces a 3% inhibitory effect on antigen-IgE-mediated degranulation in mast cells.
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Galanthamine hydrobromide
0 ImagesGalanthamine 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).
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Methyl rosmarinate
0 ImagesMethyl rosmarinate is an orally active hydroxycinnamic acid. Methyl rosmarinate exhibits an IC50 of 24.70 μM and a Ki of 15.29 μM against PTP1B, an IC50 of 41.46 μg/mL against BChE, a Ki of 0.61 mM against mushroom tyrosinase, and an IC50 of 2.50 μM against SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. Methyl rosmarinate downregulates the phosphorylation levels of ERK, JNK, p38, Smad2 and Smad3. Methyl rosmarinate activates erythrocyte BPGM and promotes the production of 2,3-BPG. Methyl rosmarinate induces apoptosis of fibroblasts. Methyl rosmarinate prolongs the survival time of hypoxic mice. Methyl rosmarinate improves insulin sensitivity. Methyl rosmarinate binds to SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro and inhibits viral replication. Methyl rosmarinate induces glioblastoma cell death. Methyl rosmarinate activates the TGR5/AMPK axis and reduces the levels of ROS and MDA. Methyl rosmarinate shows inhibitory activity against MMP-1. Methyl rosmarinate can be used in research related to pulmonary fibrosis, hypoxia-induced injury, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, hyperpigmentation disorders, COVID-19, glioblastoma and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.
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Fustin
0 ImagesSynonyms: (±)-Fustin; 3,7,3',4'-TetrahydroxyflavanoneFustinis ((±)-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.
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Minaprine dihydrochloride
0 ImagesMinaprine dihydrochloride is a brain-penetrant monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Minaprine dihydrochloride also weakly inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. Minaprine dihydrochloride reduces intraneuronal dopamine metabolism, lowers striatal homovanillic acid and dihydroxyphenylacetic acid levels, and raises striatal 3-methoxytyramine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels. Minaprine dihydrochloride exhibits convulsant, antidepressant properties.
