Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid, terminating signal transmission at cholinergic synapses. This biotech-grade lyophilized powder (220 U/mg) is primarily used as a reagent in laboratory and research settings.

• Biochemical Assays: Essential for enzymatic activity assays, such as Ellman's method, to measure AChE levels in samples for neuroscience and toxicology studies.
• Medical Diagnostics and Research: Employed in vitro to screen inhibitors for treating Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and glaucoma; aids in studying neurological disorders and developing therapeutics.
• Agricultural Applications: Used to test the efficacy of organophosphate and carbamate pesticides by assessing inhibition of insect AChE.
• Toxicology and Safety: Critical for evaluating exposure to nerve agents (e.g., sarin) and organophosphates, supporting antidote development and poisoning diagnostics.

AChE reagents enable precise neurobiological research and high-throughput screening for pharmaceutical and agrochemical innovations.