C2888
Acetylcholinesterase from Electrophorus electricus (electric eel)
Type V-S, lyophilized powder, ≥1,000 units/mg protein
Synonym(s):
AChE, Acetylcholine acetylhydrolase, Cholinesterase, Acetyl
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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.32
EC Number:
232-559-3
MDL number:
Specific activity:
≥1,000 units/mg protein
Biological source:
Electrophorus electricus
biological source
Electrophorus electricus
type
Type V-S
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
≥1,000 units/mg protein
mol wt
280 kDa
composition
Protein, ≥45% biuret
pI
~5.3
solubility
Tris buffer: 1 mg/mL (0.02 M Tris buffer, pH 7.5)
storage temp.
−20°C
Quality Level
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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
Acetylcholinesterase from Electrophorus electricus (electric eel) has been used:
- in acetylcholinesterase activity assay
- to study its effects on Xenopus embryonic hippocampal cells
- to study the effect of acetylcholine inhibitors on development and plasticity
Biochem/physiol Actions
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) exhibits its activity against acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junctions and synaptic cleft of cholinergic neurons. It participates in the nitric oxide signaling pathway.
Major degradative enzyme for acetylcholine in vivo. Converts acetylcholine + H2O to choline + acetic acid.
Physical form
Lyophilized powder containing Tris buffer salts
Analysis Note
The activity obtained using acetylcholine as substrate is 30-100 times that obtained with butyrylcholine, using acetylcholinesterase from electric eel.
Other Notes
One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of acetylcholine to choline and acetate per min at pH 8.0 at 37 °C.
Disclaimer
For dilute solutions (<1 mg/ml), add 1 mg/ml BSA to stabilize. Solutions containing at least 1 mg protein/ml in dilute neutral phosphate buffer are stable at least 6 months refrigerated.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Regulatory Listings
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C2888-5KU: + C2888-VAR: + C2888-500UN: + C2888-BULK: + C2888-1KU:
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