MMP-2 Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

MMP2 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. 72 kDa type IV collagenase encoded by MMP2 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.

Reactivity

Human;Mouse;Rat;Monkey

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human MMP-2. AA range:611-660

Storage Stability

-20°C for one year

Concentration

1 mg/ml

MolecularWeight_Da

73882

synonyms

MMP2; CLG4A; 72 kDa type IV collagenase; 72 kDa gelatinase; Gelatinase A; Matrix metalloproteinase-2; MMP-2; TBE-1