Human Catechol O-methyltransferase ELISA Kit | COMT elisa kit
Human Catechol O-methyltransferase ELISA Kit
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
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: Membrane protein, integral; EC 2.1.1.6; Methyltransferase; Amino Acid Metabolism - tyrosine
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q11.21
Cellular Component: axon; cytosol; dendritic spine; integral to membrane; membrane; mitochondrion; plasma membrane; postsynaptic membrane
Molecular Function: catechol O-methyltransferase activity; magnesium ion binding; O-methyltransferase activity; protein binding
Biological Process: cellular response to phosphate starvation; developmental process; dopamine catabolic process; estrogen metabolic process; female pregnancy; learning; methylation; negative regulation of dopamine metabolic process; negative regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation; neurotransmitter biosynthetic process; neurotransmitter catabolic process; positive regulation of homocysteine metabolic process; regulation of sensory perception of pain; reproductive process in a multicellular organism; response to drug; response to lipopolysaccharide; response to organic cyclic substance; response to pain; short-term memory; synaptic transmission; xenobiotic metabolic process
Disease: Panic Disorder 1; Schizophrenia
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The Human COMT comt (Catalog #AAA2883476) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA2883476 ELISA Kit recognizes Human COMT. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Catechol O-methyltransferase, ELISA Kit" 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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