C3389
Acetylcholinesterase from Electrophorus electricus (electric eel)
Type VI-S, lyophilized powder, 200-1,000 units/mg protein
Synonym(s):
AChE, Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase, Cholinesterase, Acetyl
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type
Type VI-S
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
200-1,000 units/mg protein
mol wt
280 kDa
composition
Protein, ≥45% biuret
solubility
20 mM Tris HCl buffer, pH 7.5: soluble 1.0 mg/mL, clear(lit.)
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
storage temp.
−20°C
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General description
Molecular Weight: 280 kDa
Isoelectric Point: 5.5
Extinction Coefficient: E1% = 18.0 (280 nm)
Acetylcholinesterase from Electrophorus electricus is a tetramer composed of 4 equal subunits of 70 kDa each. Each subunit contains one active site. The enzyme is a glycoprotein containing hexosamines.
Isoelectric Point: 5.5
Extinction Coefficient: E1% = 18.0 (280 nm)
Acetylcholinesterase from Electrophorus electricus is a tetramer composed of 4 equal subunits of 70 kDa each. Each subunit contains one active site. The enzyme is a glycoprotein containing hexosamines.
Application
The enzyme from sigma has been used as a reference to to evaluate the effect of aspartame metabolites on hippocampal acetylcholinesterase activity. The enzyme has also been used in immobilization studies for the rapid detection of acetylthiocholine chloride.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Major degradative enzyme for acetylcholine in vivo. Converts acetylcholine + H2O to choline + acetic acid.
Unit Definition
One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of acetylcholine to choline and acetate per min at pH 8.0 at 37 °C.
Physical form
Lyophilized powder containing Tris buffer salts
Preparation Note
This enzyme dissolves in 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer, pH 7.5 at 1 mg/mL concentration, yielding a clear solution.
Analysis Note
The activity obtained using acetylcholine as substrate is 30-100 times that obtained with butyrylcholine, using acetylcholinesterase from electric eel.
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
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