MMP9 (CLG4B, 82kDa matrix metalloproteinase-9, collagenease type 4 beta, GELB , Macrophage gelatinase, MANDP2, Type V collagenase)

MMP9, otherwise known as matrix metalloproteinase 9, is 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 like arthritis and metastasis (1). Among the family members, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7 and MMP-9 have been characterized as important factors for normal tissue remodeling during embryonic development, wound healing, tumor invasion, angiogenesis, carcinogenesis and apoptosis (2-4). MMP activity correlates with cancer development (2). One mechanism of MMP regulation is transcriptional (5). Once synthesized, MMP exists as a latent proenzyme. Maximum MMP activity requires proteolytic cleavage to generate active MMPs by releasing the inhibitory propeptide domain from the full length protein (5).\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\n1ug/ml was sufficient for detection of MMP9 in 20ug of COS-1 cells (lysate) transfected with human MMP9 by Western Blot using goat anti-mouse IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

167599

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, IP, WB

Hosts

Mouse

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS pH7.4, 50% glycerol.

P Type

Mab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG2a

References

1. Hirose Y., et al. (2008) Am J Hum Genet. 82(5): 1122-1129. 2. Coussens L.M., et al. (2002) Science 295: 2387-2391. \n3. Sternlicht M.D., et al. (1999) Cell 98: 137-146. \n4. Vu T.H., et al. (1998) Cell 93: 411-422. \n5. Nagase H., et al. (1990) Biochemistry 29: 5783-5789.\n

Additional Info

Recognizes rat MMP9. Species Crossreactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat. Detecs ~92kD and ~82kD (pro and active forms)