Rapid method for measurement of acetylcholinesterase activity

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2009 Jan;147(1):109-10. doi: 10.1007/s10517-009-0436-z.

Abstract

Fluorescence intensity of thioflavin T fluorogenic label increased significantly as a result of formation of enzyme-inhibitory complex with acetylcholinesterase of human blood erythrocytes. Thioflavin T is a reversible inhibitor, selectively reacting with acetylcholinesterase. Thioflavin T fluorescence intensity is proportional to acetylcholinesterase activity for the studied interval of enzyme activities. A rapid fluorescent method for measuring acetylcholinesterase activity is proposed.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / blood*
  • Acetylcholinesterase / drug effects
  • Benzothiazoles
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Erythrocytes / enzymology*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Thiazoles / chemistry*

Substances

  • Benzothiazoles
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Thiazoles
  • thioflavin T
  • Acetylcholinesterase