MMP3 Antibody / Matrix Metalloproteinase 3

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT

Optimal dilution of the recombinant MMP3 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

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. MMP3, MMP10 and MMP11 (also designated stromelysin-1, 2 and 3, respectively) activate procollagenase. MMP3 activation of procollagenase can occur via two pathways. Direct activation by MMP3 is slow and activation by MMP3 in conjunction with tissue or plasma proteinases is rapid. MMP10 is expressed in small intestine, and at lower levels in lung and heart. MMP11 is specifically expressed in stromal cells of breast carcinomas and contributes to epithelial cell malignancies.

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Amino acids 317-327 were used as the immunogen for the recombinant MMP3 antibody.

This recombinant MMP3 antibody is available for research use only.

Cytoplasmic, secreted

Protein G affinity chromatography

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