MMP2 Monoclonal Antibody

Background
This gene is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) gene family, that are zinc-dependent enzymes capable of cleaving components of the extracellular matrix and molecules involved in signal transduction. The protein encoded by this gene is a gelatinase A, type IV collagenase, that contains three fibronectin type II repeats in its catalytic site that allow binding of denatured type IV and V collagen and elastin. Unlike most MMP family members, activation of this protein can occur on the cell membrane. This enzyme can be activated extracellularly by proteases, or, intracellulary by its S-glutathiolation with no requirement for proteolytical removal of the pro-domain. This protein is thought to be involved in multiple pathways including roles in the nervous system, endometrial menstrual breakdown, regulation of vascularization, and metastasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Winchester syndrome and Nodulosis-Arthropathy-Osteolysis (NAO) syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

Description
MMP2 Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.

Formulation
Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.

Specificity
Human, Mouse, Rat

Isotype
IgG

Uniprot ID
P08253

Purification
Affinity Purified

Immunogen
Synthetic peptide. Please contact EpigenTek for more information.

Storage
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative Names
CLG4; MONA; CLG4A; MMP-2; TBE-1; MMP-II; MMP2

Application
WB, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:2000; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.