Butyrylcholinesterase In Human Protein Data,
Abstract
Found in human serum or plasma where it is a soluble glycoprotein synthesized in the liver. Also present in most other tissues including brain, muscle, liver, lining of the blood capillaries, intestinal mucosa. Human red blood cells contain membrane-bound acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme with very similar properties to BChE. Embryonic tissues are rich in BChE. Belongs to family of serine esterases which have an active site serine and are irreversibly inhibited by organophosphate esters. Very fast hydrolysis rates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA260390
Entities
People
- Oksana Lockridge
Organizations
- University of Nebraska Medical Center