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C1057

Butyrylcholinesterase from equine serum

lyophilized powder, ≥900 units/mg protein

Synonym(s):

Acylcholine acyl-hydrolase, Choline esterase, butyryl, Pseudocholinesterase

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UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54
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form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥900 units/mg protein

mol wt

tetramer 440 kDa

composition

Protein, ≥10%

solubility

H2O: soluble 10 mg/mL

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

Selective inhibition of BChE activity can be used in the detection of organophosphates. Its use in the treatment of organophosphate toxicity has been explored. It has been reported that the level of BChE in human blood correlates to the degree of protection against potentially toxic nerve agents. Cholinesterases have also been investigated for their role in Alzheimer′s disease.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is a serine hydrolase that is structurally similar to acetylcholinesterase (AChE), but differs in substrate specificities and inhibitor sensitivities.BChE can, unlike AChE, efficiently hydrolyze larger esters of choline such as butyrylcholine and benzoylcholine. The enzyme is a tetrameric glycoprotein with four equal subunits (110 kDa each). The enzyme is activated by Ca2+ and Mg2+. The activity is constant over the pH range of 6.0-8.0. It is inhibited by betaine, nicotine, organophosphates, and carbamate.

Physical form

Highly purified; contains buffer salts

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret

Other Notes

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of butyrylcholine to choline and butyrate per min at pH 8.0 at 37 °C. The activity obtained using butyrylcholine as substrate is ~2.5 times that obtained using acetylcholine.

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Hazard Statements

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Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

低风险生物材料
动植物源性产品
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Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 20(12), 3606-3609 (2010-05-18)
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Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 97, 131-138 (2013-08-22)
Blood plasma cholinesterase (ChE) activity is a sensitive biomarker of exposure to organophosphorus (OP) and carbamate (CB) insecticides in vertebrates. Several studies indicate that more than one ChE form may be present in blood of birds. In this study the

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