MMP-2 Polyclonal Antibody

• Background:

  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 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.

• Abbreviation:

  MMP-2

• UniProt:

  P08253

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Mouse; Rat

• Immunogen:

  Recombinant Human MMP-2 Protein expressed by E.coli

• Target:

  72 kDa Type IV Collagenase;72 kDa Gelatinase; Gelatinase A; Matrix Metalloproteinase-2; MMP-2; TBE-1; MMP2; CLG4A; CLG4; MMP-II; MONA; TBE-1

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Applications:

  WB

• Field of Research:

  Cancer; Cell Biology; Cardiovascular; Metabolism

• Purification:

  Antigen Affinity Purification

• Concentration:

  1 mg/mL

• Dilution:

  WB 1:500-1:1000

• Buffer:

  PBS with 0.02% sodium azide,1% protective protein and 50% glycerol, pH7.4

• Shipping Conditions:

  The product is shipped with ice pack, upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended.

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at -20°C Valid for 12 months. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

• Calculated Molecular Weight:

  74kDa

• Observed Molecular Weight:

  69kDa-72kDa

• Isotype:

  IgG