Thermo Fisher Scientific COMT Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:2,000-1:10,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

1:500-1:2,000

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:500-1:2,000

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Immunoprecipitation (IP)

2-10 µg/mg lysate

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Region between residue 221 and 271 of human COMT, Catechol-O-Methyltransferase.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

phosphate/tris citrate, pH 7-8

Contains

0.09% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

Product Specific Information

The recommended shelf life for this product is 1 year from date of receipt.

Application Note: For IHC, epitope retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6.0 is recommended for FFPE tissue sections.

Target Information

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.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.