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]
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AChE-IN-72
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-163909AChE-IN-72 (Compound 13a) is an inhibitor for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with an IC50 of 0.59 μM. AChE-IN-72 inhibits BChE with an IC50 of 5.02 μM. AChE-IN-72 exhibits radical scavenging with IC50 of 5.88 μM. AChE-IN-72 exhibits iron-chelating property, inhibits Aβ1−42 aggregation, and inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation. AChE-IN-72 ameliorates memory impairment in Betaine (HY-B0710)-induced AD mouse model. AChE-IN-72 is blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetrable.
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hAChE-IN-6
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-155366CAS No.: 3007667-17-3hAChE-IN-6 (compound 51) is a brain penetrant AChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.16 μM. hAChE-IN-6 also inhibits hBuChE and GSK3β with IC50 values of 0.69 μM and 0.26 μM, respectively. hAChE-IN-6 inhibits tau protein and Aβ1-42 self-aggregation, and can be used for Alzheimer's disease (AD) research.
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SB-1436
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-149300CAS No.: 2925298-08-2SB-1436 is an Cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor, inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and recombinant human acetylcholinesterase (rHuAChE) with IC50s of 0.176, 0.37 and 0.08 μM, respectively. SB-1436 inhibits AChE and BChE in a non-competitive manner with Kis of 0.046 and 0.115 μM, respectively. SB-1436 significantly stops the self-aggregation of Aβ, and can be used for neurological disease research.
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BChE/hCA II-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-178017BChE/hCA II-IN-1 (Compound 20) is a dual-functional inhibitor of Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and human carbonic anhydrase II (hCA II) with IC50s of 76.50 and 10.69 μM for BChE and hCA II, respectively. BChE/hCA II-IN-1 can be used for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and glaucoma research.
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hAChE-IN-9
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-168052hAChE-IN-9 (compound 7i) is a selective inhibitor of human acetylcholinesterase (hAChE) with IC50 of 0.05 μM and 2.85 μM for AChE and BChE, respectively. hAChE-IN-9 modulates toxic Aβ oligomer forms into non-toxic ones and has antioxidant and neuroprotective effects against Aβ-induced toxicity. hAChE-IN-9 can be used for the study of Alzheimer's disease.
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ChE/GSK-3β-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-179496ChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 (compound 18o) is a potent dual ChE/GSK-3β inhibitor. ChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 exhibits dual inhibition of AChE (IC50 = 1.7 μM), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) (IC50 = 5.3 μM), and GSK-3β (IC50 = 5.7 μM). ChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 inhibits Aβ1-42 self-aggregation. ChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 can be used for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research.
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BChE-IN-6
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-146669CAS No.: 2421121-10-8BChE-IN-6 (compound 12) is a potent BChE inhibitor, with a Ki of 0.182 μM. BChE-IN-6 shows chelating capacity on Zn2+. BChE-IN-6 can be used for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research.
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Luteolin 5,3'-dimethyl ether
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N9846CAS No.: 62346-14-9Luteolin 5,3'-dimethyl ether is a flavonoid compound that exhibits strong binding to enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), and α-Glycosidase. Luteolin 5,3'-dimethyl ether can be naturally extracted from the dried roots of Alhagi maurorum (camel thorn). The methanol extract of this plant has significant free radical scavenging ability and enzyme inhibitory potential. Luteolin 5,3'-dimethyl ether can be used in research related to neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and skin pigmentation-related diseases.
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BuChE-IN-22
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181865BuChE-IN-22 is a pseudo-irreversible butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) inhibitor, with IC50 values of 4 nM and 157 nM against hBuChE and hAChE, respectively. It also acts as a prodrug of 7-hydroxysertraline. BuChE-IN-22 releases 7-hydroxysertraline during BuChE inhibition. BuChE-IN-22 completely reverses Aβ25-35-induced short-term and long-term memory impairments in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. BuChE-IN-22 can be used in research related to Alzheimer's disease.
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BChE/p38-α MAPK-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-178433BChE/p38-α MAPK-IN-2 is a BChE and p38-α MAPK dual inhibitor. BChE/p38-α MAPK-IN-2 inhibits hBChE with an IC50 of 5.1 nM, showing 1000-fold selectivity over hAChE. BChE/p38-α MAPK-IN-2 inhibits p38α MAPK with an IC50 of 8.12 μM. BChE/p38-α MAPK-IN-2 exhibits neuroprotective effect and can be used for the research of neurological disease, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
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BChE-IN-3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-144689CAS No.: 3033413-58-7
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AChE/BChE-IN-30
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-175973AChE/BChE-IN-30 (Compound 3g) is a Cholinesterase dual-target competitive inhibitor. AChE/BChE-IN-30 can inhibit AChE and BChE with IC50 values of 0.338 and 2.087 μM and Ki values of 0.045 and 0.789 μM. AChE/BChE-IN-30 can be used for the research of neurological disease, such as Alzheimer's disease.
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BChE-IN-51
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184664CAS No.: 3131794-81-2BChE-IN-51 is a selective, blood-brain barrier-permeable, orally active BChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.03 μM against hBChE. BChE-IN-51 reduces ROS production, protects neurons from the toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide and Aβ1-42, and alleviates cognitive impairment. BChE-IN-51 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease.
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Isogarcinol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-127087CAS No.: 71117-97-0Synonyms: Cambogin
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BChE-IN-36
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-169163hBChE-IN-4 (compound 40) is a potent hCA activator and BChE inhibitor with KA values of 266, 76.9, 918, 893, 98.0 nM for hCA I, hCA II, hCA IV, hCA VB, hCA VII, IC50 values of 72.1, 4.2 nM for eeAChE, eqBChE, respectively. hBChE-IN-4 shows no cytotoxicity. hBChE-IN-4 shows potent procognitive effects. hBChE-IN-4 has the potential for the research of neurodegenerative diseases and other neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Neuroprotective agent 15
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-178943CAS No.: 2476614-40-9Neuroprotective agent 15 (Compound 3e) is a neuroprotective agent. Neuroprotective agent 15 is a selective butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitor, with IC50 values of 2.6 and 114.3 μM for BChE and AChE respectively. Neuroprotective agent 15 has cannabinoid CB2 receptor (CB2 receptor) agonistic activity. Neuroprotective agent 15 can reduce cell death, LDH release and Caspase-3/7 activity, and inhibit apoptosis. Neuroprotective agent 15 can reduce the formation of superoxide free radicals, maintain cell morphology, and significantly lower oxidative stress levels. Neuroprotective agent 15 can be used in the research of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
