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cholinesterase

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Also known as non-specific cholinesterase, choline esterase, ChE

The enzyme cholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.8, choline esterase; systematic name acylcholine acylhydrolase) catalyses the hydrolysis of choline-based esters, several of which serve as neurotransmitters.:

Key facts

Protein.Symbol
BCHE
Protein.Name
butyrylcholinesterase
Protein.caption
Cartoon diagram of human butyrylcholinesterase. From .
Protein.image
Butyrylcholinesterase 1P0I.png
Protein.width
200
Protein.HGNCid
983
Protein.AltSymbols
CHE1, CHE2, E1
Protein.EntrezGene
590
Protein.OMIM
177400
Protein.RefSeq
NM_000055
Protein.UniProt
P06276
Protein.ECnumber
3.1.1.8
Protein.Chromosome
3
Protein.Arm
q
Protein.Band
26.1
Protein.LocusSupplementaryData
-26.2

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  • Discovery
  • Clinical significance
  • Inhibitors
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The enzyme cholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.8, choline esterase; systematic name acylcholine acylhydrolase) catalyses the hydrolysis of choline-based esters, several of which serve as neurotransmitters.: an acylcholine + H2O = choline + a carboxylate

These reactions are necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation. For example, in muscle contraction, acetylcholine at a neuromuscular junction triggers a contraction; but for the muscle to relax afterward, rather than remaining locked in a tense state, the acetylcholine must be broken down by a choline esterase.

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