COMT polyclonal, anti-human, mouse, rat

Background:
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) plays a crucial role in the regulation of central dopaminergic systems by catalyzing the inactivation of catechol-amines. It is widely distributed in most tissues in soluble and membrane-bound forms. COMT-mediated methylation metabolism of catecholamine neurotransmitters is a first-line detoxification pathway. A Val158Met polymorphism of the COMT gene affects activity of the enzyme and influences performance and efficiency of the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Sequential conversion of estradiol to methoxyestradiol by COMT, contributes to the antimitogenic effects of estradiol on vascular smooth muscle cell growth via estrogen receptor-independent mechanisms.

Alternative Name:
COMT, Catechol O methyltransferase, Catechol O-methyltransferase, COMT, COMT, EC 2.1.1.6,

Application Dilution:
WB:1:500-1:2,000
IHC:1:50-1:100

Specificity: COMT polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of COMT protein.

Immunogen:
Recombinant protein of C-terminal human COMT.

MW: 24 kDa

Swiss-Prot: P21964(Human) O88587(Mouse) P22734(Rat)

Purification & Purity:
ProA affinity purified

Format:
Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Storage:
Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.