Recombinant Human MMP-2 Protein (Active)
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Recombinant Human MMP-2 Protein (Active)

Cat. No : CDRP-00344
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Target Information
Target Name MMP-2
Synonyms 72 kDa Type IV Collagenase; 72 kDa Gelatinase; Gelatinase A; Matrix Metalloproteinase-2; MMP-2; TBE-1; MMP2; CLG4A; CLG4; MMP-II; MONA; TBE-1
UniProt ID P08758
Accession NP_004521.1
Product Details
Expression Host HEK293 Cells
Species Human
Tag None
Molar Mass 72 kDa
Sequence Met 1-Glu 362
Application Functional ELISA
Background
Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is an enzyme that degrades components of the extracellular matrix and thus plays a pivotal role in cell migration during physiological and pathological processes. MMP-2 expression is dependent on extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN); Her2/neu; growth factors; cytokines; and hormones. Pro-MMP-2 activation needs MT1-MMP and TIMP-2 contribution. MMP-2 is changed in distribution and increased in amount in the ventral cochlear nucleus after unilateral cochlear ablation. A low level of MMP-2 is linked to favorable prognosis in patients with a hormone receptor-negative tumor; usually associated with high risk. As a zymogen requiring proteolytic activation for catalytic activity; MMP-2 has been implicated broadly in the invasion and metastasis of many cancer model systems; including human breast cancer (HBC). Blocking MMP-2 secretion and activation during breast carcinoma development may decrease metastasis. The detection of active MMP-2 alone or the rate of pro-MMP-2 and active MMP-2 is considered a very sensitive indicator of cancer metastasis. Modulation of MMP-2 expression and activation through specific inhibitors and activators may thus provide a new mechanism for breast cancer treatment.
Properties
Purity >95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Formulation Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH7.4.
Reconstitution Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Shipping This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Storage Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80 °C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8 °C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20 °C for 3 months.

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