Non-inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by cycloSal nucleotides

Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2003 May-Aug;22(5-8):841-3. doi: 10.1081/NCN-120022667.

Abstract

An acetylcholinesterase (AChE) assay based on the Rappaport method was established to investigate the behaviour of several cycloSal nucleotides against AChE from electrophorus electricus and human sources (purified enzymes). AChE is a physiologically essential enzyme as it catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. No inhibition was observed in any of the cases.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Electrophorus
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nucleotides / chemical synthesis*
  • Nucleotides / chemistry
  • Nucleotides / pharmacology

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Nucleotides
  • Acetylcholinesterase