[Human butyrylcholinesterase protein (602 aa, 68 kD), a serine esterase, is encoded by the human butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) gene. This protein, a homotetramer, is present in most cells (except erythrocytes) and catalyzes the hydrolysis of acylcholines to yield a choline and a carboxylate anion. Reduced serum activity of the BCHE protein causes hypocholinesterasemia, a condition resulting in sensitivity to the muscle relaxant suxamethonium, which is commonly used in association with surgical anesthesia. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0728810BCHE
Butyrylcholine Esterase
Butyrylcholinesterase
CHE1
Choline Esterase II
Cholinesterase
Plasma Cholinesterase
Pseudocholinesterase
Pseudocholinesterase E1
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Enzyme