Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a serine hydrolase, which belongs to the carboxyl esterase family of enzymes. AChE is localised at neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic brain synapses.
Synonyms: AChE; Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase
MDL Number: MFCD00081268
Storage: -20C
Application: Acetylcholinesterase human has been used:
•as a standard protein to measure protein levels acetylcholinesterase AChE-R and AChE-S
•to stimulate human fibroblasts
•to study its in vitro catalytic activity and to determine the effects of metals, H2O2 and OH radicals on the activity
Biochem Physiol Actions: Major degradative enzyme for acetylcholine in vivo. Converts acetylcholine + H2O to choline + acetic acid.