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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Hemicholinium 3
0 ImagesHemicholinium 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.
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Iso-OMPA
0 ImagesIso-OMPA (Tetraisopropyl pyrophosphoramide) is a selective inhibitor of the irreversible butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Iso-OMPA enhances soman toxicity in rats associated with the inhibition of plasma carboxylesterase (CarbE).
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Acetylcholinesterase, Fly head
0 ImagesAcetylcholinesterase, 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.
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Epiberberine chloride
0 ImagesEpiberberine chloride is an alkaloid isolated from Coptis chinensis, acts as a potent AChE and BChE inhibitor, and a non-competitive BACE1 inhibitor, with IC50s of 1.07, 6.03 and 8.55 μM, respectively. Epiberberine chloride has antioxidant activity, with peroxynitrite ONOO- scavenging effect (IC50, 16.83 μM), and may protect against Alzheimer disease. Epiberberine chloride inhibits the early stage of differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, downregulates the Raf/MEK1/2/ERK1/2 and AMPKα/Akt pathways. Epiberberine has the potential effect in the research of diabetic disease.
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Rivastigmine tartrate
0 ImagesSynonyms: ENA 713; SDZ-ENA 713Rivastigmine tartrate (ENA 713; SDZ-ENA 713) 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 tartrate can pass the blood brain barrier (BBB). Rivastigmine tartrate 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.
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Demethoxycurcumin
0 ImagesSynonyms: Curcumin II; Desmethoxycurcumin; MonodemethoxycurcuminDemethoxycurcumin is one of the main active ingredients of curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer and neuroprotective effects. Demethoxycurcumin is orally active. Demethoxycurcumin can be used in inflammation, cancer and Alzheimer's disease research.
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Pyridostigmine bromide
0 ImagesPyridostigmine bromide is an orally active cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor that can be used in cardiovascular disease research.
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Choline-d9 chloride
0 ImagesCholine-d9 (chloride) is the deuterium labeled Choline chloride. Choline chloride is an organic compound and a quaternary ammonium salt, an acyl group acceptor and choline acetyltransferase substrate, also is an important additive in feed especially for chickens where it accelerates growth.
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(-)-Huperzine A
0 ImagesSynonyms: Huperzine A(-)-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.
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Sinapine
0 ImagesSinapine is an alkaloid isolated from seeds of the cruciferous species. Sinapine exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-angiogenic and radio-protective effects. Sinapine 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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Neostigmine Bromide
0 ImagesNeostigmine (Eustigmin) Bromide is an orally active and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that acts on myasthenia gravis to prolong and intensify the muscarinic and nicotinic effects of acetylcholine. Neostigmine Bromide can be used in anesthesia to reverse the neuromuscular blockade produced by competitive neuromuscular blockers.
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Physostigmine
0 ImagesPhysostigmine (Eserine) is a reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Physostigmine can crosses the blood-brain barrier and stimulates central cholinergic neurotransmission. Physostigmine can reverse memory deficits in transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease. Physostigmine is also an antidote for anticholinergic poisoning.
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Corynoline
0 ImagesCorynoline is an orally active acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 30.6 μM. Corynoline exhibits multiple activities including anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antitumor and analgesic effects. Corynoline can be used in the research of diseases such as tumors and inflammatory pain.-
Corydaline
0 ImagesCorydaline ((+)-Corydaline), an isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Corydalis yanhusuo, is an AChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 226 μM. Corydaline is a μ-opioid receptor (Ki of 1.23 μM) agonist and inhibits enterovirus 71 (EV71) replication (IC50 of 25.23 μM). Corydaline has anti-angiogenic, anti-allergic and gastric-emptying and antinociceptive activities.
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Ethopropazine hydrochloride
0 ImagesEthopropazine (Isothazine) hydrochloride is a potent and selective BChE inhibitor, a poor AChE inhibitor and a non-selective mAChR and NMDA antagonist. Ethopropazine hydrochloride has anticholinergic, antihistamine, antiadrenergic actions and properties. Ethopropazine hydrochloride alleviates thermal hyperalgesia in a dose dependent manner. Ethopropazine hydrochloride can be used for the research of Parkinson’s disease.
