MMP2 antibody

Catalog No. ABIN371655

This anti-MMP2 antibody is a Mouse Monoclonal antibody detecting MMP2 in IHC (p), IHC (fro) and EIA. Suitable for Human.

Quick Overview for MMP2 antibody (ABIN371655)

Target: MMP2 (Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2))

Reactivity: Human

Host: Mouse

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This MMP2 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p)), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro)), Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Clone: SB13a

Product Details anti-MMP2 Antibody

Specificity: This antibody is specific for Human MMP-2. Does not cross react to Human MMP-1, MMP-3 or MMP-9.

Characteristics: Synonyms: MMP2, CLG4A, 72 kDa gelatinase, Matrix metalloproteinase-2, Gelatinase A, TBE-1, 72 kDatype IV collagenase

Purification: Purified

Immunogen: Recombinant MMP-2.

Isotype: IgG1

Application Details

Application Notes: ELISA: 1/3,000-1/8,000. Immunohistochemistry (Frozen/Paraffin): < / = 2 μg/mL.
Other applications not tested.
Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL

Buffer: 100 mM Borate buffered saline, pH 8.2. No preservatives or amine-containing buffer salts added.

Storage: 4 °C/-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Shelf life: one year from despatch.

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details for MMP2

Target: MMP2 (Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2))

Alternative Name: MMP-2

Background: The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of at least eighteen secreted and membrane-bound zinc endopeptidases. Collectively, these enzymes can degrade all the components of the extracellular matrix, including fibrillar and non-fibrillar collagens, fibronectin, laminin and basement membrane glycoproteins. In general, a signal peptide, a propeptide, and a catalytic domain containing the highly conserved zinc-binding site characterizes the structure of the MMPs. In addition, fibronectin-like repeats, a hinge region, and a C terminal hemopexin-like domain allow categorization of MMPs into the collagenase, gelatinase, stomelysin and membrane type MMP subfamilies. All MMPs are synthesized as proenzymes, and most of them are secreted from the cells as proenzymes. Thus, the activation of these proenzymes is a critical step that leads to extracellular matrix breakdown. MMPs are considered to play an important role in wound healing, apoptosis, bone elongation, embryo development, uterine involution, angiogenesis and tissue remodeling, and in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, malignant gliomas, lupus, arthritis, periodontis, glumerulonephritis, atherosclerosis, tissue ulceration, and in cancer cell invasion and metastasis. MMP2, also known as Gelatinase A, is a type IV collagenase that specifically cleaves type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. The metastatic potential of tumor cells has been found to correlate with the activity of this enzyme.Synonyms: 72 kDa gelatinase, 72 kDa type IV collagenase, CLG4A, Gelatinase A, MMP2, Matrix metalloproteinase-2, TBE-1

Gene ID: 4313

UniProt: P08253

Pathways: Activation of Innate immune Response