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A simple radiometric in vitro assay for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Journal Article · · J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States)
A radiometric method for screening acetylcholinesterase inhibitors has been described. The method is based on the production of (/sup 14/C)carbon dioxide from the hydrolysis of acetylcholine. The inhibitory concentration at 50% (IC50) values for several known acetylcholinesterase inhibitors were in agreement with literature values. The new radiometric method is simple, inexpensive, and has the potential for automation.
Research Organization:
Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD
OSTI ID:
5821944
Journal Information:
J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 72:1; ISSN JPMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English