Background:

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. Activation of MMP-2 requires proteolytic processing. A complex of membrane type 1 MMP (MT1-MMP/MMP14) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 recruits pro-MMP 2 from the extracellular milieu to the cell surface. Activation then requires an active molecule of MT1-MMP and auto catalytic cleavage. Clustering of integrin chains promotes activation of MMP-2. Mutations in the MMP2 gene are associated with Torg-Winchester syndrome, multicentric osteolysis, arthritis syndrome, and possibly keloids.

Specificity:

MMP-2 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of MMP-2 protein.

Alternative names:

MMP-2, 72 kDa gelatinase, 72kD type IV collagenase, CLG 4, CLG 4A, CLG4, CLG4A, Collagenase Type 4 alpha, Collagenase type IV A, Gelatinase A, Gelatinase alpha, Gelatinase neutrophil, Matrix metallopeptidase 2 gelatinase A 72kDa gelatinase 72kDa type IV collagenase, Matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase A, 72kDa gelatinase, 72kDa type IV collagenase), Matrix Metalloproteinase 2, Matrix metalloproteinase II, Matrix metalloproteinase-2, MMP 2, MMP II, MMP-2, MMP2, MMP2, MONA, Neutrophil gelatinase, PEX, TBE 1, TBE-1,

Species reactivity:

Human, mouse, rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

peptide

Purification & Purity:

Peptide affinity purified

Molecular weight:

74 kDa

Applications:

WB ICC IHC FC

Usage:

WB:1:1,000 ICC:1:200 IHC:1:200 FC:1:100

Storage:

Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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