Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Human Recombinant

Lyophilized powder at room temperature.

Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain having a molecular mass of 75 kDa.The MMP-8 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance and Stability: Store at 4C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20C for longer periods of time. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Formulation and Purity: The MMP-8 protein solution (100 units/ml) in 0.05M Tris-HCl buffer, pH 7.6, 0.2M NaCl, 5mM CaCl2, 0.0025% NaN3 and 0.1% BSA. Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Application: Used as a standard for analyzing mammalian collagenase activity.
Biological Activity: 100 units/ml after activation with APMA by solution assay method.One unit of collagenolytic activity is defined as the cleavage of 1ug of collagen per minute by the solution method.