protein 1,022 words KG: BCHEPROTEIN 2026-03-21
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Butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolBCHEPROTEIN
AliasesPseudocholinesterase, Serum cholinesterase, BuChE, BChE
Protein FamilyCholinesterase family, Serpentine superfamily
Protein TypeEnzyme
Functionis an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Primary Expressionthe brain, particularly in glial cells, where it plays important roles in cholinergic signaling and has been implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Subcellular LocalizationPlasma, Liver, Brain (astrocytes, microglia)
Molecular Weight~68 kDa (tetrameric glycoprotein)
Amino Acids574 amino acids
GeneCardsBCHEPROTEIN
Human Protein AtlasBCHEPROTEIN
Gene [@buche2013] BCHE [@plasma2013] [@buche2016] UniProtP06276
PDB Structures1XUU, 2J4C, 4W2N
Length574 amino acids
Associated DiseasesAlzheimer, Alzheimer'S Disease, Anxiety, Dementia, Depression
Known Drugs/Compoundsantidementia drugs
InteractionsBACE1, CHRFAM7A, CNTN1, ESR1, GABRB3, MAPT
KG Connections156 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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