COMTD1 Activators
While specific activators for Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Domain Containing 1 (COMTDC1) are not well-established, the list above focuses on compounds that influence the activity of COMT or are involved in pathways related to catecholamine metabolism. L-DOPA, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are natural substrates of COMT, and their metabolism is directly influenced by COMT activity. Compounds like SAMe are crucial for COMT's methyl transfer reaction, and fluctuations in SAMe levels could potentially impact COMT activity.
Additionally, dietary components and supplements like caffeine, quercetin, and magnesium can influence COMT activity. Caffeine and quercetin might act as inhibitors, while magnesium, as a cofactor, can play a role in enzyme stability and activity. Understanding the regulation and modulation of COMT and COMT domain-containing proteins is significant in neurology, particularly in the context of neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, and in the study of catecholamine metabolism.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tolcapone | 134308-13-7 | sc-220266 | 10 mg | $167.00 | 1 | |
Another COMT inhibitor, similar in function to entacapone but with a potential for more severe side effects. | ||||||
Levodopa | 59-92-7 | sc-205372 sc-205372A | 5 g 25 g | $54.00 $171.00 | 9 | |
The precursor to dopamine; its metabolism can be influenced by COMT activity. | ||||||
Ademetionine | 29908-03-0 | sc-278677 sc-278677A | 100 mg 1 g | $184.00 $668.00 | 2 | |
Donor of methyl groups in various biochemical reactions, including those catalyzed by COMT. | ||||||
Caffeine | 58-08-2 | sc-202514 sc-202514A sc-202514B sc-202514C sc-202514D | 50 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg | $33.00 $67.00 $97.00 $192.00 $775.00 | 13 | |
A xanthine derivative that can be metabolized by COMT. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $110.00 $250.00 $936.00 $50.00 | 33 | |
A flavonoid that may act as a COMT inhibitor. | ||||||
Dopamine | 51-61-6 | sc-507336 | 1 g | $290.00 | ||
A neurotransmitter and a substrate for COMT. | ||||||
(−)-Epinephrine | 51-43-4 | sc-205674 sc-205674A sc-205674B sc-205674C sc-205674D | 1 g 5 g 10 g 100 g 1 kg | $41.00 $104.00 $201.00 $1774.00 $16500.00 | ||
Another substrate for COMT; involved in the 'fight or flight' response. | ||||||
L-Noradrenaline | 51-41-2 | sc-357366 sc-357366A | 1 g 5 g | $326.00 $485.00 | 3 | |
Also a substrate for COMT; plays a role in concentration and alertness. | ||||||
Homocysteine | 6027-13-0 | sc-507315 | 250 mg | $195.00 | ||
Elevated levels can be indicative of disruptions in methylation processes, including those involving SAMe and potentially COMT. | ||||||
DL-Methionine | 59-51-8 | sc-397777 | 100 g | $45.00 | ||
An amino acid involved in the SAMe cycle; its levels can indirectly influence COMT activity by affecting the availability of SAMe. | ||||||