Thermo Fisher Scientific COMT Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:3,000

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:100-1:1,000

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant protein fragment corresponding to a region within amino acids 1 and 149 of Human COMT

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.52 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

0.1M tris glycine, pH 7, with 20% glycerol

Contains

0.01% thimerosal

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2547375

Product Specific Information

Recommended positive controls: K562.

Predicted reactivity: Human (99%), Mouse (83%), Rat (81%), Dog (81%), Pig (85%), Rhesus Monkey (94%), Bovine (83%).

Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

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.

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