BCHE Antibody (Center)
Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody
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Application ![]()
| WB |
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Primary Accession | P06276 |
Reactivity | Human |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Calculated MW | 68418 Da |
Gene ID | 590 |
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Positive Control | Western blot: A2058 cell line lysate |
Application & Usage | Western blot: ~1:1000. |
Other Names | BCHE; CHE1; Cholinesterase; Acylcholine acylhydrolase; Butyrylcholine esterase; Choline esterase II; Pseudocholinesterase |
Target/Specificity | BCHE |
Antibody Form | Liquid |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Formulation | 100 µl of antibody in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide |
Handling | The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use. |
Reconstitution & Storage | -20 °C |
Background Descriptions | |
Precautions | BCHE Antibody (Center) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | BCHE |
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Synonyms | CHE1 |
Function | Esterase with broad substrate specificity. Contributes to the inactivation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Can degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters. |
Cellular Location | Secreted |
Tissue Location | Detected in blood plasma (at protein level). Present in most cells except erythrocytes |

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Background
Present in most cells except erythrocytes, butyrylcholine esterase (BChE), also designated acylcholine acylhydrolase or pseudocholinesterase, has esterase activity as well as aryl acylamidase activity. It hydrolyzes acylcholine into choline and carboxylate. BChE is synthesized in the liver and is highly reactive with organophosphate esters. BChE can form a homotetramer composed of two dimers linked by a disulfide bond. Defects in the gene encoding BChE are associated with the disease hypocholinesterasemia. Inhibition of BChE effects the toxicity of organophosphates in the respiratory system suggesting that BChE may play a role in respiratory function. In addition, BChE may play an important pharmocological role by hydrolyzing toxic esters. This suggests an involvement of BChE in a treatment for intoxication with substances such as cocaine.

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