MMP-7 Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

MMP7 encodes a member of the peptidase M10 family of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Proteins in this family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Matrilysin is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protease. This secreted protease breaks down proteoglycans, fibronectin, elastin and casein and differs from most MMP family members in that it lacks a conserved C-terminal hemopexin domain. The enzyme is involved in wound healing, and studies in mice suggest that it regulates the activity of defensins in intestinal mucosa. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes on chromosome 11. This gene exhibits elevated expression levels in multiple human cancers.

Reactivity

Human;Mouse;Rat;Monkey

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human MMP-7. AA range:218-267

Storage Stability

-20°C for one year

Concentration

1 mg/ml

MolecularWeight_Da

29677

synonyms

MMP7; MPSL1; PUMP1; Matrilysin; Matrin; Matrix metalloproteinase-7; MMP-7; Pump-1 protease; Uterine metalloproteinase