BChE
Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE, EC 3.1.1.8) is a cholinesterase family enzyme that hydrolyzes a broad range of choline esters and other ester-containing substrates, contributing to cholinergic regulation as well as xenobiotic detoxification processes[1][2]. BChE is widely distributed in human tissues and plasma, where it participates in cholinergic transmission, ester metabolism, and the neutralization of toxic compounds including organophosphates and carbamates[1]. Mechanistically, BChE functions as a hydrolytic enzyme that can buffer acetylcholine metabolism when acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity is reduced, thereby influencing cholinergic homeostasis[2]. In disease contexts, increasing evidence links BChE to neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), where BChE activity and expression become more prominent during disease progression and are associated with late-stage cholinergic dysfunction[3][4]. Experimental studies therefore consider BChE an important therapeutic target and biomarker candidate for AD-related research[3][4]. Compared with the closely related isoform AChE, which primarily terminates synaptic acetylcholine signaling, BChE exhibits broader substrate specificity, distinct tissue distribution, and a stronger role in drug metabolism, detoxification, and non-neuronal physiological processes[1][2]. For experimental applications, selective BChE inhibitors are widely used to investigate cholinergic mechanisms and have been developed as pharmacological tools for evaluating therapeutic strategies in neurodegenerative disease models, with high selectivity over AChE considered a key design objective[3][4].
References:
- [1]. Hajimohammadi S, et al. New views on physiological functions and regulation of butyrylcholinesterase and potential therapeutic interventions. Front Mol Biosci. 2025 Jun 19;12:1625318. [Content Brief]
- [2]. Jovičić SM. Enzyme ChE, et al. Enzyme ChE, cholinergic therapy and molecular docking: Significant considerations and future perspectives. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2024 Jan-Dec;38:3946320241289013. [Content Brief]
- [3]. Brus B, et al. Discovery, biological evaluation, and crystal structure of a novel nanomolar selective butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor. J Med Chem. 2014 Oct 9;57(19):8167-79. [Content Brief]
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Brassicasteryl linoleate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-186298CAS No.: 73691-63-1Brassicasteryl linoleate is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Brassicasteryl linoleate inhibits acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and urease. Brassicasteryl linoleate inhibits lipid peroxidation. Brassicasteryl linoleate is applicable to research related to breast cancer, lung cancer and colon adenocarcinoma.
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hAChE-IN-3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-155085CAS No.: 2983723-56-2hAChE-IN-3 (compounds 5c) is a potent and blood-brain barrier permeable AChE, BuChE， MAO-B-IN-1 and BACE-1 inhibitor, with IC50 values of 0.44, 0.08, 5.15 and 0.38 μM, respectively. hAChE-IN-3 has antioxidant activity and metal chelating ability. In addition, hAChE-IN-3 can bind to peripheral anion sites, and affect β amyloid and reduce Alzheimer's-associated neurodegeneration. hAChE-IN-3 has the potential for the research of Alzheimer's disease.
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α-Amylase/α-Glucosidase-IN-7
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-162036CAS No.: 1038094-94-8α-Amylase/α-Glucosidase-IN-7 (Compound 3f) is a competitive α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzyme inhibitor with IC50 values of 18.52 and 20.25 µM, respectively. α-Amylase/α-Glucosidase-IN-7 can also effectively inhibit AChE and BChE, with IC50 values of 9.25 and 10.06 µM respectively. α-Amylase/α-Glucosidase-IN-7 can be used in diabetes and Alzheimer’s research.
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BChE reactivator-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183750CAS No.: 1482498-53-2BChE reactivator-1 is a human butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activator and antidote, with a Ki value of 0.52 μM against human BChE. BChE reactivator-1 activates BChE inhibited by organophosphorus compounds, binds reversibly to native BChE, and restores cholinesterase activity in human whole blood. BChE reactivator-1 is applicable to research related to organophosphorus poisoning.
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AChE-IN-63
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-158261CAS No.: 876685-78-8AChE-IN-63 (Compound 5AD) is a selective inhibitor of hAChE (IC50=0.103 μM). AChE-IN-63 also inhibits hBChE and hBACE-1 (IC50= 10 μM (hBChE); 1.342 μM (hBACE-1)). AChE-IN-63 inhibits Aβ aggregation, preventing the formation and deposition of Aβ1-42. AChE-IN-63 can effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and is orally effective. It is primarily used in Alzheimer's disease research.
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BChE-IN-34
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-163883CAS No.: 2215768-12-8
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Methyl isoplatydesmine
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N21823CAS No.: 220961-34-2Methyl isoplatydesmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor with spasmolytic activity, with a Ki value of 30.0 μM against electric eel acetylcholinesterase and a Ki value of 19.0 μM against horse serum butyrylcholinesterase. Methyl isoplatydesmine mediates spasmolytic activity by blocking voltage-dependent calcium channels. Methyl isoplatydesmine can be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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AChE/BChE/MAO-A-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184159AChE/BChE/MAO-A-IN-2 is an AChE, BChE, and MAO-A inhibitor with IC50 values of 104.28 nM, 23.04 nM, and 215.50 nM, respectively. AChE/BChE/MAO-A-IN-2 exhibits selective antiproliferative activity against cancer cells and low toxicity toward normal cells. AChE/BChE/MAO-A-IN-2 can be used for the research of alzheimer's disease, neuroblastoma.
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BuChE-IN-11
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-163746BuChE-IN-11 (Compound 3b-1) is an selective BuChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.44 μM for hBuChE. BuChE-IN-11 has high blood-brain barrier permeability and exhibits strong antioxidant activity due to its free radical scavenging properties. BuChE-IN-11 interacts with the choline binding site, acetyl binding site, and peripheral anionic site, exhibiting submicromolar BuChE inhibitory activity and preventing β-amyloid (Aβ) self-aggregation. BuChE-IN-11 holds promise for research in the field of Alzheimer's disease.
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NSC 620023 TFA
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181445NSC 620023 TFA is a highly selective butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 32 nM. NSC 620023 TFA acts via π-stacking interactions with dual benzimidazole moieties and hydrophobic interactions within the BChE binding site. NSC 620023 TFA can be used for the research of alzheimer’s disease.
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AChE/BChE-IN-32
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-179711AChE/BChE-IN-32 (Compound 4a) is an AChE and BChE inhibitor, with Ki values of 2.48 and 0.696 μM respectively. AChE/BChE-IN-32 inhibits Aβ aggregation and exhibits a strong ABTS•+ scavenging ability (TEAC = 2.40). AChE/BChE-IN-32 shows significant neuroprotective activity in glutamate and hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress models. AChE/BChE-IN-32 can be used for the study of Alzheimer's disease.
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AChE/BChE-IN-35
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-182254AChE/BChE-IN-35, Tacrine (HY-111338) derivative, is a brain-penetrant dual AChE/BChE inhibitor with an Electric Eel AChE IC50 of 123.66 nM, human AChE IC50 of 122.34 nM, and equine BChE IC50 of 488.00 nM. AChE/BChE-IN-35 undergoes LAT1-mediated active transport across cell membranes. AChE/BChE-IN-35 exhibits enhanced brain exposure with slower brain tissue elimination. AChE/BChE-IN-35 can be used for the research of alzheimer's disease.
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BChE/MAO-B-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-158696BChE/MAO-B-IN-1 (compound 7) is a dual BChE/MAO-B inhibitor with IC50 values of 375 nM and 20 nM, respectively. BChE/MAO-B-IN-1 protects against oxidative damage induced by H2O2 and 6-OHDA in SH-SY5Y cells. BChE/MAO-B-IN-1 can penetrate the central nervous system in a cell model that mimics the blood-brain barrier. BChE/MAO-B-IN-1 can be used in the study of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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AChE-IN-82
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-170938AChE-IN-82 (compound 49) is an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. AChE-IN-82 inhibits eeAChE, eqBChE, hMAO-A, hMAO-B, and BACE-1 with IC50s of 0.072, 9.81, 14.52, 0.024, 2.42 μM, respectively. AChE-IN-82 inhibits COX-1, COX-2 and 5-LOX with IC50s of 60.41, 0.187, 0.18 μM, respectively. AChE-IN-82 shows an excellent neuroprotective effect by significantly reducing oxidative stress induced by H2 O2.
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Cymserine
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-182615CAS No.: 145209-39-8Cymserine is a blood-brain barrier-permeable butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 56.43 nM and a Ki of 38 nM. Cymserine binds to the catalytic domain of BuChE in a concentration-dependent manner to form a stable carbamylated enzyme complex, and exhibits BuChE selectivity over acetylcholinesterase due to its structural compatibility with the larger acyl-binding pocket of BuChE. Cymserine can be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease.
