MMP2 Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: LBI4B11]

MMP2

Bladder cancer, GnRH signaling pathway, Leukocyte transendothelial migration, Pathways in cancer

Human recombinant protein fragment corresponding to amino acids 228-507 of human MMP2(NP_004521) produced in E.coli.

MMP2

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 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. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. This gene encodes an enzyme which degrades type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membranes. The enzyme plays a role in endometrial menstrual breakdown, regulation of vascularization and the inflammatory response. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Winchester syndrome and Nodulosis-Arthropathy-Osteolysis (NAO) syndrome. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Lyophilized powder (original buffer 1X PBS, pH 7.3, 8% trehalose)

Purified from mouse ascites fluids or tissue culture supernatant by affinity chromatography (protein A/G)