Cholinesterase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Cholinesterase (602 aa, ~68 kDa) is encoded by the human BCHE gene. This protein plays a role in choline metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - Acylcholine Acylhydrolase - BCHE - Butyrylcholine Esterase - Butyrylcholinesterase - CHE1 - Choline Esterase II - EC 3.1.1.8 - Plasma Cholinesterase - Pseudocholinesterase - Pseudocholinesterase E1