Butyrylcholinesterase, Human Plasma

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Synonym: Acylcholine acylhydrolase, BChE

MW: 340,000 Da
Extinction Coefficient: 1.8

Form: Lyophilized
Buffer: 100 mM L-Histidine, 240 mM sucrose, 0.3 mM TWEEN 20, pH 6.0.

Storage: <= -20°C

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Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is a tetrameric glycoprotein belonging to the family of serine hydrolases known as cholinesterases. While there is currently no know physiological function for BChE, it has been shown to behave as a bioscavenger against cocaine toxicity and organophosphorus nerve agents.

Ref: Saxena, A et al. 2008. Prot. Exp. Purif. 61, 191-196.

Purity: >=90% by SDS-PAGE

Prepared from plasma shown to be non reactive for HbsAG, anti-HCV, anti-HBc, and negative for anti-HIV 1 & 2 by FDA-required tests.

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