MMP-2 / MMP2 Protein (His Tag)

• Description:

  Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is an enzyme that degrades components of the extracellular matrix and thus plays a pivotal role in cell migration during physiological and pathological processes. MMP-2 expression is dependent on extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN), Her2/neu, growth factors, cytokines, and hormones. Pro-MMP-2 activation needs MT1-MMP and TIMP-2 contribution. MMP-2 is changed in distribution and increased in amount in the ventral cochlear nucleus after unilateral cochlear ablation. A low level of MMP-2 is linked to a favorable prognosis in patients with a hormone receptor-negative tumor, usually associated with high risk. As a zymogen requiring proteolytic activation for catalytic activity, MMP-2 has been implicated broadly in the invasion and metastasis of many cancer model systems, including human breast cancer (HBC) . Blocking MMP-2 secretion and activation during breast carcinoma development may decrease metastasis. The detection of active MMP-2 alone or the rate of pro-MMP-2 and active MMP-2 is considered a very sensitive indicator of cancer metastasis. Modulation of MMP-2 expression and activation through specific inhibitors and activators may thus provide a new mechanism for breast cancer treatment.

• Synonyms:

  Clg4a Protein; GelA Protein; MMP-2 Protein; Mmp2 Protein

• Accession Number:

  NP_032636.1

• Reactivity:

  Mouse

• Cross Reactivity:

  Mouse

• Label:

  His-Tag

• Assay Protocol:

  See Datasheet send with the product

• Endotoxin:

  < 1.0 EU per μg protein as determined by the LAL method.

• Purity:

  ≥ 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE. ≥ 95 % as determined by SEC-HPLC.

• Bioactivity:

  Data not available

• Length:

  273

• Form:

  Lyophilized or frozen liquid

• Buffer:

  PBS, pH 7.4

• Reconstitution:

  See Datasheet

• Molecular Weight:

  31 kDa

• Storage Conditions:

  Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20°C to -80°C. Store it under sterile conditions at -20°C to -80°C. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Host or Source:

  HEK 293 cells