Details for: COMT

Gene ID: 1312

Gene Type:  Protein-coding  - A gene that serves as a template for producing a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule, which is then translated into a functional protein.

Symbol: COMT

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000093010

Description: catechol-O-methyltransferase

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

Cell Significance Index (CSI) scores for the chosen context(s)

  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 71.43
    rCSI 57.76%
    PRS 21.11
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 68.11
    rCSI 71.18%
    PRS 21.88
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 67.96
    rCSI 45.17%
    PRS 25.12
  • granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell CL0000557
    CSI 57.76
    rCSI 50.01%
    PRS 23.74
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 45.6
    rCSI 70.46%
    PRS 19.61
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 43.41
    rCSI 36.39%
    PRS 24.95
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 39.47
    rCSI 35.64%
    PRS 19.01
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 39.28
    rCSI 37.87%
    PRS 15.24
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 36.72
    rCSI 30.44%
    PRS 19.92
  • promyelocyte CL0000836
    CSI 35.53
    rCSI 51.25%
    PRS 29.52
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 34.97
    rCSI 32.11%
    PRS 24.66
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 30.67
    rCSI 50.52%
    PRS 24.81
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 30.16
    rCSI 43.46%
    PRS 33.03
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 28.84
    rCSI 56.09%
    PRS 21.54
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 26.8
    rCSI 28.07%
    PRS 19.62
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 24.73
    rCSI 31.72%
    PRS 24.31
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 20.49
    rCSI 15.18%
    PRS 18.18
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 19.74
    rCSI 30.15%
    PRS 21.17
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 18.58
    rCSI 19.74%
    PRS 35.68
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 18.38
    rCSI 16.95%
    PRS 21.84
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 18
    rCSI 23.92%
    PRS 23.04
  • common dendritic progenitor CL0001029
    CSI 17.34
    rCSI 21.76%
    PRS 27.23
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 16.3
    rCSI 47.18%
    PRS 23.68
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 16.06
    rCSI 23.03%
    PRS 28.24
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 15.72
    rCSI 55.16%
    PRS 36.15
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 15.14
    rCSI 48.57%
    PRS 29.66
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 14.2
    rCSI 13.67%
    PRS 21.73
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 13.77
    rCSI 37.83%
    PRS 34.37
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 13.2
    rCSI 9.22%
    PRS 22.44
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 12.9
    rCSI 66.62%
    PRS 40.47
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 12.63
    rCSI 14.83%
    PRS 24.15
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 12.28
    rCSI 29.47%
    PRS 37.26
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 11.25
    rCSI 29.32%
    PRS 19.58
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 10.81
    rCSI 11.33%
    PRS 22.38
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 10.58
    rCSI 30.47%
    PRS 38.42
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 10.36
    rCSI 16.07%
    PRS 31.13
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 10.35
    rCSI 14.68%
    PRS 19.45
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 10.19
    rCSI 21.69%
    PRS 33.22
  • T follicular helper cell CL0002038
    CSI 10
    rCSI 7.48%
    PRS 33.22
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 9.7
    rCSI 47.82%
    PRS 28.36
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 9.64
    rCSI 7.62%
    PRS 14.45
  • promonocyte CL0000559
    CSI 9.49
    rCSI 16.26%
    PRS 28.45
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 9.47
    rCSI 49.76%
    PRS 35.01
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 9.39
    rCSI 23.25%
    PRS 19.44
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 9.37
    rCSI 7.61%
    PRS 22.15
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 9.27
    rCSI 32.91%
    PRS 33.93
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 8.65
    rCSI 50.34%
    PRS 31.04
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 8.54
    rCSI 8.85%
    PRS 24.76
  • alternatively activated macrophage CL0000890
    CSI 8.42
    rCSI 10.59%
    PRS 32.17
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 8.32
    rCSI 6.45%
    PRS 20.17
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 8.24
    rCSI 17.1%
    PRS 20.92
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 8.15
    rCSI 7.59%
    PRS 21.07
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 8.11
    rCSI 26.1%
    PRS 21.92
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 7.9
    rCSI 12.13%
    PRS 28.59
  • dendritic cell CL0000451
    CSI 7.85
    rCSI 9.67%
    PRS 56.77
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 7.49
    rCSI 32.38%
    PRS 38.11
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 10.25%
    PRS 29.5
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 7.25
    rCSI 6.37%
    PRS 15.29
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 6.89
    rCSI 30.61%
    PRS 20.51
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 6.88
    rCSI 18.11%
    PRS 40.56
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 6.83
    rCSI 16.04%
    PRS 30.31
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 6.83
    rCSI 19.43%
    PRS 23.95
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 6.68
    rCSI 4.65%
    PRS 25.2
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 6.67
    rCSI 10.59%
    PRS 27.01
  • non-classical monocyte CL0000875
    CSI 6.55
    rCSI 10.5%
    PRS 54.71
  • monocyte CL0000576
    CSI 6.46
    rCSI 11.67%
    PRS 50.88
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 6.41
    rCSI 8.77%
    PRS 20.9
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 6.37
    rCSI 8.52%
    PRS 23.05
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 6.37
    rCSI 9.32%
    PRS 23.93
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 6.26
    rCSI 8.21%
    PRS 30.03
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 6.19
    rCSI 20.74%
    PRS 15.07
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 6.13
    rCSI 66.7%
    PRS 39.7
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000897
    CSI 6.09
    rCSI 4.37%
    PRS 28.95
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 6.07
    rCSI 5.03%
    PRS 21.34
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 6.02
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 29.75
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 5.97
    rCSI 6.89%
    PRS 18.36
  • macrophage CL0000235
    CSI 5.95
    rCSI 10.82%
    PRS 63.87
  • endothelial cell of lymphatic vessel CL0002138
    CSI 5.92
    rCSI 11.74%
    PRS 54.31
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 5.84
    rCSI 57.39%
    PRS 52.53
  • common lymphoid progenitor CL0000051
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 7.75%
    PRS 39.63
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 18.49%
    PRS 25.24
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 5.59
    rCSI 39.43%
    PRS 55.13
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 5.58
    rCSI 11.52%
    PRS 31.15
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 5.55
    rCSI 4.86%
    PRS 28.03
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 5.53
    rCSI 5.93%
    PRS 19.34
  • conventional dendritic cell CL0000990
    CSI 5.49
    rCSI 4.58%
    PRS 52.28
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 5.42
    rCSI 13.23%
    PRS 20.66
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 5.41
    rCSI 3.77%
    PRS 29.65
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 5.32
    rCSI 5.24%
    PRS 22.69
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 5.22
    rCSI 7.13%
    PRS 23.37
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 5.19
    rCSI 4.37%
    PRS 33.07
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 5.16
    rCSI 9.05%
    PRS 16.01
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 5.14
    rCSI 38.62%
    PRS 38.06
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 5.06
    rCSI 11.33%
    PRS 13.02
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 4.96
    rCSI 8.84%
    PRS 34.72
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 4.94
    rCSI 11.26%
    PRS 21.67
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 10.96%
    PRS 18.09
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 4.76
    rCSI 50.44%
    PRS 27.16
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 4.73
    rCSI 40.87%
    PRS 32.07
  • lung macrophage CL1001603
    CSI 4.69
    rCSI 10.47%
    PRS 24.5
  • CD4-positive, CD25-positive, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000792
    CSI -2.8
    rCSI -2.8%
    PRS 32.6%
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI -2.2
    rCSI -1.6%
    PRS 22.3%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 0.0
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 37.0%
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 10.9%
  • epithelial cell of urethra CL1000296
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 55.3%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 16.2%
  • odontoblast CL0000060
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 68.1%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 52.2%
  • vasa recta descending limb cell CL1001285
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 66.2%
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 15.0%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 11.7%
  • parietal cell CL0000162
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 72.9%
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 25.9%
  • myeloid dendritic cell, human CL0001057
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 59.5%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 40.7%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.8%
    PRS 16.1%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 31.3%
  • Merkel cell CL0000242
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 12.8%
    PRS 87.2%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 13.1%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 35.8%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 32.5%
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 26.4%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 17.5%
  • myelocyte CL0002193
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 59.3%
  • large pre-B-II cell CL0000957
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 35.2%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 19.6%
  • lung goblet cell CL1000143
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 60.8%
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 26.0%
  • colon macrophage CL0009038
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 43.3%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 40.6%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine CL1000334
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 11.0%
    PRS 49.4%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 41.1%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 40.1%
  • lymphoid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000838
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 34.4%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 15.9%
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 29.1%
  • eosinophil CL0000771
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 51.4%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 19.6%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 19.5%
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 21.2%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 13.3%
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000934
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 40.9%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 26.7%
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 36.8%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 16.4%
  • thymocyte CL0000893
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 60.0%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 25.9%
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 31.2%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 12.4%
  • fast muscle cell CL0000190
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 43.5%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 22.3%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 30.9%
  • melanocyte of skin CL1000458
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 11.3%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 21.0%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 19.7%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 36.3%
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 24.0%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 19.5%
  • uterine smooth muscle cell CL0002601
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 73.1%
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 19.5%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 21.1%
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 43.9%
  • skeletal muscle satellite cell CL0000594
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 58.0%
  • enteroendocrine cell of colon CL0009042
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 50.8%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 12.5%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 16.2%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 19.5%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 27.2%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 53.5%
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 28.7%
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 8.0%
    PRS 30.8%
  • dendritic cell, human CL0001056
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 25.2%
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 24.4%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 27.9%
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 19.5%
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 30.0%
  • late pro-B cell CL0002048
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 55.0%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, terminally differentiated CL0001062
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 27.8%
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 22.4%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 21.1%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 26.9%
  • immature B cell CL0000816
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 30.8%
  • myeloid dendritic cell CL0000782
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 31.7%
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 29.4%
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 25.9%
  • transit amplifying cell of small intestine CL0009012
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 7.7%
    PRS 38.4%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 15.1%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 49.5%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 12.9%
  • endocrine cell CL0000163
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 65.1%
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 18.4%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 27.4%
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 43.4%
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 16.3%
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 11.3%
    PRS 12.0%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 24.0%
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 26.3%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 36.7%
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 20.5%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 23.0%

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.
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Other Information

This section provides additional information about the gene, including a description generated by an AI language model and details about associated proteins.

## Summary Analyzed for its expression specificity (CSI Z-Score), Catechol-O-methyltransferase ([COMT](/details-gene/1312)) does not appear to be a defining marker for any single cell type. Instead, the data suggest it is a broadly expressed enzyme critical for catecholamine metabolism across a diverse range of hematopoietic, epithelial, and progenitor cell lineages. Its primary role involves the inactivation of catecholamine neurotransmitters and other catecholic compounds, a fundamental biological process required by numerous tissues. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [COMT](/details-gene/1312), when assessed for cell-type specificity, indicates a ubiquitous rather than a specialized role. In the **Overall** context, the gene consistently presents with a `CSI (Z-SCORE)` of 0.00 and statistically non-significant p-values (p > 0.05) across all top-ranked cell types. This pattern, combined with low Percentile Rank Scores (PRS) generally between 15% and 33%, strongly suggests that [COMT](/details-gene/1312) is not uniquely expressed in any of these cells compared to the broader cellular landscape. Despite the lack of specificity, its consistent detection points to a basal functional requirement in various cell populations. These include hematopoietic progenitors such as [common myeloid progenitor](/details-cell/CL0000049) and [hematopoietic stem cell](/details-cell/CL0000037), as well as mature myeloid cells like [alveolar macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000583). This suggests a role for local catecholamine regulation within the bone marrow niche and during immune responses. Furthermore, its expression is noted in diverse epithelial tissues, including [intestinal epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0002563), [epithelial cell of lung](/details-cell/CL0000082), and [keratinocyte](/details-cell/CL0000312). This broad epithelial presence may be linked to metabolizing catecholamines at barrier surfaces in response to systemic stress or local signals. The expression in [placental villous trophoblast](/details-cell/CL2000060) is consistent with the enzyme's known role in protecting the fetus from high levels of maternal catecholamines (PubMed: [1707278](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1707278/)). ## Pathways and Molecular Function The functional annotations for [COMT](/details-gene/1312) align with its broad, non-specific expression pattern, highlighting its central role in a fundamental metabolic process. The core molecular function is defined as `Catechol o-methyltransferase activity` ([GO:0016206](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016206)), involving `Methylation` ([GO:0032259](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0032259)) to catabolize catecholamines. This is a key step in pathways such as `Dopamine catabolic process` ([GO:0042420](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042420)) and `Norepinephrine metabolic process` ([GO:0042415](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042415)). Reactome pathways further confirm its primary function in the `Neuronal system` ([R-HSA-112316](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-112316)), specifically in `Dopamine clearance from the synaptic cleft` ([R-HSA-379401](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-379401)). However, the extensive list of associated biological processes, ranging from `Artery development` ([GO:0060840](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0060840)) to renal functions like `Renal sodium excretion` ([GO:0035812](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0035812)), reflects the systemic importance of catecholamine signaling and metabolism. This functional pleiotropy explains why basal [COMT](/details-gene/1312) activity is required in many different cell types outside of the central nervous system, as observed in the expression data. ## Research Directions The broad expression of [COMT](/details-gene/1312) across diverse cell types, despite its low specificity, opens several avenues for investigation into its non-canonical roles beyond neuronal function. ### Testable Hypotheses 1. **Hypothesis:** Basal [COMT](/details-gene/1312) expression in epithelial cells at barrier surfaces (gut, lung, skin) is a protective mechanism to locally degrade catecholamines produced during systemic stress, thereby preventing excessive inflammation and maintaining barrier integrity. * **Experimental Approach:** Utilize 3D organoid models derived from [intestinal epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0002563) and [epithelial cell of lung](/details-cell/CL0000082). Perform CRISPR-Cas9 mediated knockdown of [COMT](/details-gene/1312) and measure changes in transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and cytokine secretion (e.g., IL-6, TNF-alpha) in response to treatment with norepinephrine or lipopolysaccharide (LPS). 2. **Hypothesis:** In the bone marrow, [COMT](/details-gene/1312) activity within hematopoietic progenitors ([common myeloid progenitor](/details-cell/CL0000049), [granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell](/details-cell/CL0000557)) fine-tunes their response to sympathetic nervous system signals, thereby regulating the balance between self-renewal and differentiation during steady-state hematopoiesis and stress-induced myelopoiesis. * **Experimental Approach:** Culture primary human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells with specific COMT inhibitors (e.g., Entacapone). Assess proliferation rates via EdU incorporation and differentiation outcomes via colony-forming unit (CFU) assays and flow cytometry for lineage markers after stimulation with sympathomimetic agents. 3. **Hypothesis:** [COMT](/details-gene/1312) expressed by [placental villous trophoblast](/details-cell/CL2000060) plays a key role in regulating uteroplacental hemodynamics by metabolizing local and maternal catecholamines, directly influencing nutrient and oxygen transport to the fetus. * **Experimental Approach:** Employ an *ex vivo* human placental perfusion model. Introduce a COMT inhibitor into the maternal circulation and measure changes in maternal arterial pressure, fetal venous oxygen content, and the transport efficiency of labeled glucose and amino acids across the placental barrier. ### Therapeutic Potential [COMT](/details-gene/1312) is already a validated therapeutic target, with inhibitors used clinically to treat Parkinson's disease by prolonging the action of levodopa. The expression data underscore the potential for systemic COMT inhibition to have significant off-target effects in hematopoietic, epithelial, placental, and renal systems. This widespread expression profile suggests that future therapeutic strategies could benefit from the development of tissue-specific COMT inhibitors or delivery systems to minimize systemic side effects, particularly for chronic conditions or during pregnancy. Furthermore, modulating COMT activity could represent a novel therapeutic avenue for inflammatory barrier diseases or for controlling stress-induced hematopoietic shifts.

Genular Protein ID: 893546733

Symbol: COMT_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 1707278

Title: Cloning and characterization of human placental catechol-O-methyltransferase cDNA.

PubMed ID: 1707278

DOI: 10.1089/dna.1991.10.181

PubMed ID: 1847521

Title: Human catechol-O-methyltransferase: cloning and expression of the membrane-associated form.

PubMed ID: 1847521

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.88.4.1416

PubMed ID: 8055944

Title: Genomic organization of the human catechol O-methyltransferase gene and its expression from two distinct promoters.

PubMed ID: 8055944

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1994.tb19083.x

PubMed ID: 14702039

Title: Complete sequencing and characterization of 21,243 full-length human cDNAs.

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 15461802

Title: A genome annotation-driven approach to cloning the human ORFeome.

PubMed ID: 15461802

DOI: 10.1186/gb-2004-5-10-r84

PubMed ID: 10591208

Title: The DNA sequence of human chromosome 22.

PubMed ID: 10591208

DOI: 10.1038/990031

PubMed ID: 15489334

Title: The status, quality, and expansion of the NIH full-length cDNA project: the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC).

PubMed ID: 15489334

DOI: 10.1101/gr.2596504

PubMed ID: 8020475

Title: Mass spectrometric analysis of human soluble catechol O-methyltransferase expressed in Escherichia coli. Identification of a product of ribosomal frameshifting and of reactive cysteines involved in S-adenosyl-L-methionine binding.

PubMed ID: 8020475

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1994.tb18876.x

PubMed ID: 1993083

Title: Purification and partial sequence analysis of the soluble catechol-O-methyltransferase from human placenta: comparison to the rat liver enzyme.

PubMed ID: 1993083

DOI: 10.1016/0006-291x(91)91517-g

PubMed ID: 1765063

Title: Cell-free synthesis of rat and human catechol O-methyltransferase. Insertion of the membrane-bound form into microsomal membranes in vitro.

PubMed ID: 1765063

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1991.tb16464.x

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 21846718

Title: Orientation and cellular distribution of membrane-bound catechol-O-methyltransferase in cortical neurons: implications for drug development.

PubMed ID: 21846718

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.262790

PubMed ID: 24275569

Title: An enzyme assisted RP-RPLC approach for in-depth analysis of human liver phosphoproteome.

PubMed ID: 24275569

DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2013.11.014

PubMed ID: 25944712

Title: N-terminome analysis of the human mitochondrial proteome.

PubMed ID: 25944712

DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400617

PubMed ID: 18486144

Title: Crystal structures of human 108V and 108M catechol O-methyltransferase.

PubMed ID: 18486144

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2008.04.040

PubMed ID: 8807664

Title: Human catechol-O-methyltransferase pharmacogenetics: description of a functional polymorphism and its potential application to neuropsychiatric disorders.

PubMed ID: 8807664

DOI: 10.1097/00008571-199606000-00007

PubMed ID: 10395222

Title: Association between the functional variant of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene and type 1 alcoholism.

PubMed ID: 10395222

DOI: 10.1038/sj.mp.4000509

PubMed ID: 10391209

Title: Characterization of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in coding regions of human genes.

PubMed ID: 10391209

DOI: 10.1038/10290

PubMed ID: 11559542

Title: Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)-mediated metabolism of catechol estrogens: comparison of wild-type and variant COMT isoforms.

PubMed ID: 11559542

PubMed ID: 15645182

Title: Association of Ala72Ser polymorphism with COMT enzyme activity and the risk of schizophrenia in Koreans.

PubMed ID: 15645182

DOI: 10.1007/s00439-004-1239-y

PubMed ID: 18474266

Title: The V108M mutation decreases the structural stability of catechol O-methyltransferase.

PubMed ID: 18474266

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2008.04.006

PubMed ID: 18442637

Title: Catechol O-methyltransferase val158-met polymorphism is associated with abdominal obesity and blood pressure in men.

PubMed ID: 18442637

DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2008.01.012

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 271
  • Mass: 30037
  • Checksum: D2547A1C399AC758
  • Sequence:
  • MPEAPPLLLA AVLLGLVLLV VLLLLLRHWG WGLCLIGWNE FILQPIHNLL MGDTKEQRIL 
    NHVLQHAEPG NAQSVLEAID TYCEQKEWAM NVGDKKGKIV DAVIQEHQPS VLLELGAYCG 
    YSAVRMARLL SPGARLITIE INPDCAAITQ RMVDFAGVKD KVTLVVGASQ DIIPQLKKKY 
    DVDTLDMVFL DHWKDRYLPD TLLLEECGLL RKGTVLLADN VICPGAPDFL AHVRGSSCFE 
    CTHYQSFLEY REVVDGLEKA IYKGPGSEAG P