A novel in vitro AChE inhibition assay combined with UF-HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS was developed for rapid screening and identification of AChE inhibitors from roots of Coptis chinensis Franch.
Five AChE inhibitors were discovered and identified by UF-HPLC-DAD-ESI-Q-TOF/MS.
Inhibitory activities of five compounds were confirmed by in vitro AChE inhibition assays.