Analysis Note

ControlLung, nerve, and various soft tissue tumors

Application

This Anti-MMP-2 Antibody, a.a. 468-483 hMMP2, clone 42-5D11 is validated for use in ELISA, IH(P), WB for the detection of MMP-2.

Immunoblotting 1-5 µg/mL

Immunohistochemistry on frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues using PLP fixation: 1-5 µg/mL (has not been tested in traditional formalin fixed tissues)

ElA

Research CategoryCell Structure

Research Sub CategoryMMPs & TIMPs

Disclaimer

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General description

The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of at least eighteen secreted and membrane-bound zinc endopeptidases. Collectively, these enzymes can degrade all the components of the extracellular matrix, including fibrillar and non-fibrillar collagens, fibronectin, laminin and basement membrane glycoproteins. All MMPs are synthesized as proenzymes, and most of them are secreted from the cells as proenzymes. Thus, the activation of these proenzymes is a critical step that leads to extracellular matrix breakdown. MMPs are considered to play an important role in wound healing, apoptosis, bone elongation, embryo development, uterine involution, angiogenesis and tissue remodeling, and in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer′s, malignant gliomas, lupus, arthritis, periodontis, glumerulonephritis, atherosclerosis, tissue ulceration, and in cancer cell invasion and metastasis.
MMP2, also known as Gelatinase A, is a type IV collagenase that specifically cleaves type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. The metastatic potential of tumor cells has been found to correlate with the activity of this enzyme.

Immunogen

Synthetic oligopeptide corresponding to amino acid residue 468-483 (VTPRDKPMGPLLVATF) of human matrix metalloproteinase 2 (human MMP-2, gelatinase A).

Epitope: a.a. 468-483 hMMP2

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

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

Physical form

Protein A purified

Liquid in 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.0 containing 2% protease free bovine Serum albumin.

Format: Purified

Specificity

Specifically reacts with precursor and active forms of human MMP-2. Does not cross react with human MMP-1, -3, -9, or -13. Also reacts with rat, mouse, and bovine MMP2, other species not tested.

Storage and Stability

Maintain for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Target description

72 kDa