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COMT cell lysate

Human COMT Baculovirus-Insect Overexpression Lysate

Applications
Western Blot
Synonyms
COMT; Human COMT Baculovirus-Insect Overexpression Lysate; Human COMT Insect Cell Lysate (WB positive control); catechol-O-methyltransferase; Human HEL-S-98n Overexpression Lysate; COMT cell lysate
Ordering
For Research Use Only!
Host
Baculovirus-Insect Cells
Form/Format
1x Sample Buffer (1x modified RIPA buffer+1x SDS loading buffer).
Modified RIPA Lysis Buffer: 50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 1mM EDTA, 1% Triton X-100, 0.1% SDS, 1% Sodium deoxycholate, 1mM PMSF.
Sequence Positions
282aa
Sequence
Met1-Pro271
Applicable Applications for COMT cell lysate
Western Blot (WB)
Application Notes
WB: Use at an assay dependent dilution.
Species
Human
Recommend Usage
1. Centrifuge the tube for a few seconds and ensure the pellet at the bottom of the tube.2. Re-dissolve the pellet using 200uL pure water and boil for 2-5 min.
3. Store the lyophilized cell lysate at 4 degree C. After re-dissolution, recommend to aliquot it into smaller quantities and store at -80 degree C.
Sequence Construction
A DNA sequence encoding the human COMT (NP_000745.1) (Met1-Pro271) was expressed with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.
Preparation Method
Cell lysate was prepared by homogenization in ice-cold modified RIPA Lysis Buffer with cocktail of protease inhibitors. Cell debris was removed by centrifugation. Protein concentration was determined by Bradford assay (protein assay, Microplate Standard assay). The cell lysate was boiled for 5 min in 1 x SDS loading buffer (50mM Tris-HCl pH 6.8, 12.5% glycerol, 1% sodium dodecylsulfate, 0.01% bromophenol blue) containing 5% b-mercaptoethanol, and lyophilized.
Preparation and Storage
Store at 4 degree C for up to twelve months from date of receipt. After re-dissolution, aliquot and store at -80 degree C for up to twelve months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt.
Related Product Information for COMT cell lysate
This Human COMT overexpression lysate was created in Baculovirus-Insect Cells and intented for use as a Western blot (WB) positive control. Purification of COMT protein from the overexpression lysate was verified.
Product Categories/Family for COMT cell lysate

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

NCBI GI #
NCBI GeneID
NCBI Accession #
NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
UniProt Accession #
Molecular Weight
30,037 Da
NCBI Official Full Name
catechol O-methyltransferase isoform MB-COMT
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
catechol-O-methyltransferase
NCBI Official Symbol
COMT
NCBI Protein Information
catechol O-methyltransferase
UniProt Protein Name
Catechol O-methyltransferase
UniProt Gene Name
COMT
UniProt Entry Name
COMT_HUMAN

NCBI Description

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]

Uniprot Description

COMT: Catalyzes the O-methylation, and thereby the inactivation, of catecholamine neurotransmitters and catechol hormones. Also shortens the biological half-lives of certain neuroactive drugs, like L-DOPA, alpha-methyl DOPA and isoproterenol. Belongs to the mammalian catechol-O-methyltransferase family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative initiation.

Protein type: Methyltransferase; Membrane protein, integral; EC 2.1.1.6; Amino Acid Metabolism - tyrosine

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q11.21

Cellular Component: postsynaptic membrane; mitochondrion; membrane; axon; plasma membrane; integral to membrane; dendritic spine; cytosol

Molecular Function: protein binding; magnesium ion binding; O-methyltransferase activity; catechol O-methyltransferase activity

Biological Process: response to drug; methylation; estrogen metabolic process; cellular response to phosphate starvation; neurotransmitter catabolic process; dopamine catabolic process; negative regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; short-term memory; response to pain; response to lipopolysaccharide; learning; female pregnancy; reproductive process in a multicellular organism; response to organic cyclic substance; positive regulation of homocysteine metabolic process; negative regulation of dopamine metabolic process; synaptic transmission; xenobiotic metabolic process; regulation of sensory perception of pain; developmental process; neurotransmitter biosynthetic process

Disease: Schizophrenia; Panic Disorder 1

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Product Notes

The COMT comt (Catalog #AAA8114875) is a Cell Lysate produced from Baculovirus-Insect Cells and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The immunogen sequence is 282aa. AAA Biotech's COMT can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). WB: Use at an assay dependent dilution. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the COMT comt for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. The amino acid sequence is listed below: Met1-Pro27 1. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "COMT, Cell Lysate" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.

Precautions

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