Bche

Function

Esterase with broad substrate specificity. Contributes to the inactivation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Can degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family.

Tissue Specificity

Present in most cells except erythrocytes.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

Cholinesterase, Acylcholine acylhydrolase, Butyrylcholine esterase, Choline esterase II, Pseudocholinesterase, Bche

Database links

swissprot:Q03311 entrezGene:12038

Other research areas

• Cardiovascular