Catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of catecholamines, such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, by catalyzing the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to catechols. This process is essential for the regulation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain and peripheral tissues. COMT is found in various tissues, including the liver and brain, and exists in two isoforms: soluble and membrane-bound. The enzyme's activity can be influenced by genetic variations, which may affect individual responses to medications and susceptibility to certain psychiatric disorders. COMT is also involved in the detoxification of various environmental toxins and drugs. Its inhibition has been explored in therapeutic contexts, particularly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. The CAS number 9012-25-3 identifies this enzyme in chemical databases, facilitating research and development in pharmacology and biochemistry.

Catechol O-methyltransferase

9012-25-3: Catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of catecholamines, such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, by catalyzing the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to catechols. This process is essential for the regulation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain and peripheral tissues. COMT is found in various tissues, including the liver and brain, and exists in two isoforms: soluble and membrane-bound. The enzyme's activity can be influenced by genetic variations, which may affect individual responses to medications and susceptibility to certain psychiatric disorders. COMT is also involved in the detoxification of various environmental toxins and drugs. Its inhibition has been explored in therapeutic contexts, particularly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. The CAS number 9012-25-3 identifies this enzyme in chemical databases, facilitating research and development in pharmacology and biochemistry.

<p>COMT, needing magnesium, transfers methyl from SAM to dopamine, making 3-methoxytyramine, and regulates brain catecholamines.</p>

CAS 9012-25-3

Catechol O-methyltransferase

Catechol O-methyltransferase

Ref: TM-T75389