Analysis Note

ControlHL-60 plus PMA conditioned media

Application

Research CategoryCell Structure

Research Sub CategoryMMPs & TIMPs

Anti-MMP-9 Antibody, N-terminus is an antibody against MMP-9 for use in WB.

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General description

All cells within tissues are surrounded by an extracellular matrix (ECM) giving the tissues shape and structure. The ECM is constantly being remodeled and constant communication is maintained between cells through this matrix. Secreted proteins, termed matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), are involved in the modulation of cell matrix interactions. MMPs are Zn2+ binding endopeptidases that degrade various components of the ECM. MMPs are enzymes implicated in normal and pathologic tissue remodeling processes, wound healing, angiogenesis, and tumor invasion. These enzymes are very potent when active, and are associated with extracellular space inhibitors called TIMPs (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases).

MMP9, also known as gelatinase B, is a secreted enzyme which degrades the interstitial collagens, types I, II, and III and is produced by normal alveolar macrophages and granulocytes.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of MMP-9.

Epitope: N-terminus

Linkage

Replaces: AB805

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl) with 0.05% sodium azide.

Antigen Affinity Purified

Quality

Evaluated on a representative lot by Western blot using an HL-60 cell lysate supplemented with a PMA conditioned media.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/ml of this antibody detected MMP-9 on 10 µg of HL-60 plus PMA conditioned media.

Specificity

The antibody recognizes human MMP-9. It does not cross react with MMP-1 or MMP-2.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

92kDa (pro-form) and 88kDa (active form)