Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc and calcium dependent endopeptidases with the combined ability to degrade all the components of the extracellular matrix.
MMP-12 (macrophage elastase) is found in macrophages and its expression in monocytes can be induced by cytokines such as GM-CSF and CD40 signaling (1).
In addition to elastin, MMP-12 can degrade a broad spectrum of substrates, including type IV collagen, fibronectin, laminin, vitronectin, proteoglycans, chondroitin sulfate, myelin basic protein, alpha l-antitrypsin, and plasminogen.
It can also activate MMP-2 and MMP-3.
MMP-12 is required for macrophage-mediated proteolysis and matrix invasion in mice.
MMP-12 is proposed to have a direct role in the pathogenesis of aortic aneurysms and in the development of pulmonary emphysema that results from chronic inhalation of cigarette smoke.
Structurally, the pro MMP-12 consists of following domains: a pro domain, a catalytic domain containing the zinc-binding site, and a C-terminal hemopexin-like domain.
The rhMMP-12 corresponds to the pro form that can be activated by autocatalysis under the conditions described above.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 2ug/mlImmunohistochemistry: 5-15ug/mlImmunoprecipitation: 25ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C.
Stable for 12 months at -20°C.
Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O or PBS.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size:100ug
Host:goat
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by Protein A or G affinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a lyophilized powder in PBS, Trehalose. Reconstitute in sterile PBS.
Specificity:Recognizes human MMP12 in direct ELISAs and Western blots. Species Crossreactivity: 8% mouse rhMMP-12, <2% rhMMP-1 and rhMMP-3.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:E IHC IP WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to human MMP-12, NS0 derived (UniProt # P39900).