COMT Antibody - BSA Free

Analysis in human cell lines MCF-7 and PC-3 using Anti-COMT antibody. Corresponding COMT RNA-seq data are presented for the same cell lines. Loading control: Anti-COX4I1.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: WB
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: BSA Free

COMT Antibody - BSA Free Summary

• Description: Novus Biologicals Rabbit COMT Antibody - BSA Free (NBP1-85818) is a polyclonal antibody validated for use in IHC and WB. Anti-COMT Antibody: Cited in 1 publication. All Novus Biologicals antibodies are covered by our 100% guarantee.
• Immunogen: This antibody was developed against a recombinant protein corresponding to the amino acids: YCEQKEWAMNVGDKKGKIVDAVIQEHQPSVLLELGAYCGYSAVRMARLLSPGARLITIEINPDCAAITQRMVDFAGVKDKVTLVVGASQDIIPQLKKKYDVDTLDMVFLDHWKDRYLPDTLLLEECGLLRKGTVLLADNVICPGAPDFLAHVRGSSCFECTHYQSFLEYREVVDGLEKAIY
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: COMT
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Western Blot 0.04-0.4 ug/ml
• Application Notes: For IHC-Paraffin, HIER pH 6 retrieval is recommended.
• Control Peptide:

  COMT Protein (NBP1-85818PEP)

Reactivity Notes

Immunogen displays the following percentage of sequence identity for non-tested species: Mouse (82%).

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol
• Preservative: 0.02% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Alternate Names for COMT Antibody - BSA Free

• catechol O-methyltransferase
• catechol-O-methyltransferase
• COMT
• EC 2.1.1.6

Background

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. The transcript variants are formed through the use of alternative translation initiation sites and promoters.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Publications for COMT Antibody (NBP1-85818)(1)

Publication using NBP1-85818

• Hirata H, Hinoda Y, Okayama N et al. COMT polymorphisms affecting protein expression are risk factors for endometrial cancer. Mol Carcinog 2008-10-01 [PMID: 18324659]

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: COMT