Mouse anti Human Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1)
Cross-Reactivity
Human
Characteristics
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 downregulated by p53, and abnormality of p53 expression may contribute to joint degradation in rheumatoid arthritis by regulating MMP-1 expression.
Antibody can be used for Western blotting (1-2 μg/mL) and immunohistochemistry on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues (1-5 μg/mL). Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles