Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))
Specificity
This antibody reacts to Activated Matrix Metalloproteinase 9.
Characteristics
Synonyms: Matrix metalloproteinase-9, MMP9, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, 92 kDa gelatinase, GELB,Gelatinase B, CLG4B
Purification
Purified
Immunogen
Hybridoma produced by the fusion of splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with asynthetic peptide derived from the Nterminus of the human MMP9 protein and mousemyeloma Ag8563 cells. Sequence common in rabbit, dog and pig.
Western Blot: 1 - 2 μg/mL. Immunohistochemistry on paraffin sections: 1 - 5 μg/mL. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
Phosphate buffered saline with 0.08 % sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
The antibody can be shipped at ambient temperature. Store (in aliquots) at -20 °C only. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
MMP 9 (MMP9)
(Matrix Metallopeptidase 9 (Gelatinase B, 92kDa Gelatinase, 92kDa Type IV Collagenase) (MMP9))
The matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are a family of peptidase enzymes responsible for the degradation of extracellular matrix components, including collagen, gelatin, fibronectin, laminin and proteoglycan. Transcription of MMP genes is differentially activated by phorbol ester, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB). MMP catalysis requires both calcium and zinc. MMP-9 (also designated 92- kDa type IV collagenase or gelatinase B) has been shown to degrade bone collagens in concert with MMP -1 (also designated interstitial collagenase, fibroblast collagenase or collagenase-1), and cysteine proteases and may play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption. MMP-1 is down-regulated by p53, and abnormality of p53 expression may contribute to joint degradation in rheumatoid arthritis by regulating MMP-1 expression.Synonyms: 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, CLG4B, GELB, Gelatinase B, MMP9, Matrix metalloproteinase-9