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COMT

catechol-O-methyltransferase

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Species:
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Gene ID:
  • Human(1312) Summary: 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. Several transcript variants are formed through the use of alternative translation initiation sites and promoters. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2008]
  • Mouse(12846) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • Rat(24267) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • cow(618278) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • domestic guinea pig(100730509) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • domestic cat(101097022) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • naked mole-rat(101717730) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • chicken(416783) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • Horse(100146509) catechol-O-methyltransferase
  • fruit fly(47091) comatose
  • dog(445450) catechol-O-methyltransferase

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Antibodies

Product Number
Description
Species Reactivity
Application
Anti-COMT antibody produced in rabbit, IgG fraction of antiserum, buffered aqueous solution,
Species Reactivity
human, mouse, rat
Application
immunoprecipitation (IP)
western blot
Anti-COMT (N-terminal) antibody produced in rabbit, IgG fraction of antiserum, buffered aqueous solution,
Species Reactivity
human, mouse, rat
Application
western blot

Small Molecule - Inhibitor

Product Number
Description
Species
Ro 41-0960, solid,
Species
human
Tolcapone, ≥98% (HPLC),
Species
human
Tolcapone, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
3,5-Dinitrocatechol, solid,
Species
human