Sandwich ELISA quantitative detection kit for Human MMP13 in cell culture supernates, serum and plasma (heparin).
Collagenase 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MMP13 gene.[1][2]Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. The protein encoded by this gene cleaves type II collagen more efficiently than types I and III. [3] The expression of MMP13 in osteoarthritic cartilage and its activity against type II collagen indicates that the enzyme plays a significant role in cartilage collagen degradation and must, therefore, form part of a complex target for proposed therapeutic interventions based on collagenase inhibition. It may be involved in articular cartilage turnover and cartilage pathophysiology associated with osteoarthritis. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3.
Assay Range:78pg/ml-5000pg/ml
Sensitivity:< 5 pg/ml
Crossreactivity:There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.