Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and monoamine oxidase (MAO) are the major mammalian enzymes involved in the degradation of the
catecholamine neurotransmitters, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. COMT is a Mg2+-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the transfer
of methyl groups from S-adenosyl methionine to a hydroxyl group of a catecholic substrate. Two forms of COMT are found in rat brain, a 24
kDa soluble COMT (S-COMT) and a 28 kDa membrane-bound COMT (MB-COMT). COMT is widely expressed in brain, but its importance
in catecholamine neurotransmitter degradation relative to MAO varies in different brain regions. In addition, COMT may function primarily in
extraneuronal areas, such as in glial cells and postsynaptic neurons. COMT-deficient mice have sex- and region-specific alterations in
dopamine levels in the brain, and display impaired emotional reactivity and aggressive behavior. Thus, COMT-mediated degradation of
catecholamines in the brain may have important roles in maintaining normal catecholamine levels, as well as normal social behavior.
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1.Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2.Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
3.Sodium azide is a reversible inhibitor of oxidative metabolism; therefore, antibody preparations containing this preservative agent must not be used in cell cultures nor injected into animals. Sodium azide may be removed by washing stained cells or plate-bound antibody or dialyzing soluble antibody in sodium azide-free buffer. Since endotoxin may also affect the results of functional studies, we recommend the NA/LE (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) antibody format, if available, for in vitro and in vivo use.
4.This antibody has been developed and certified for the bioimaging application. However, a routine bioimaging test is not performed on every lot. Researchers are encouraged to titrate the reagent for optimal performance.