Acetylcholinesterase Activity Assay Kit Colorimetric AChE Assay Kit Sigma

ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE (EC 3.1.1.7, AChE), also known as RBC cholinesterase, is found primarily in the blood and neural synapses. AChE catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid, a reaction necessary to allow a cholinergic neuron to return to its resting state after activation. AChE inhibition is an important target for the management of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, AChE inhibitors have been useful in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases such as glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, bladder distention, and more. BioAssay Systems QuantiChrom Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Assay is based on an improved Ellman method, in which thiocholine produced by the action of acetylcholinesterase forms a yellow color with 5,5'-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid). HTS for inhibitor screening and evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Fast and sensitive. Homogeneous mix-incubate-measure type assay.