Catechol O-methyltransferase, also called COMT, is one of the major mammalian enzymes involved in the metabolic degradation of catecholamines.
This gene is mapped to 22q11.21.
Catechol-O-methyltransferase catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to catecholamines, including the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
This O-methylation results in one of the major degradative pathways of the catecholamine transmitters.
In addition to its role in the metabolism of endogenous substances, COMT is important in the metabolism of catechol drugs used in the treatment of hypertension, asthma, and Parkinson disease.
COMT is found in two forms in tissues, a soluble form (S-COMT) and a membrane-bound form (MB-COMT).
The differences between S-COMT and MB-COMT reside within the N-termini.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 0.1-0.5ug/mlImmunohistochemistry (paraffin): 0.5-1ug/mlImmunocytochemistry: 0.5-1ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C.
Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size：100ug
Host：rabbit
Source Antibody：human
Grade：Affinity Purified
Purity：Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form：Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 5% BSA, 0.05% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile ddH2O.
Specificity：Recognizes human COMT. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat
Isotype：IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev：IC IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity：Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen：E. coli-derived recombinant protein corresponding to G52-P271 of human COMT.Species sequence homology: mouse (81.9%) and rat (81%)
