Recombinant Rat MMP-2/CLG4A protein (His tag)

Abbreviation: MMP-2;CLG4A

Target Synonym: 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

Target Species: Rat

Expression Host: E.coli

Fusion Tag: N-His

UNIProt ID: P33436

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.

Sequence: Tyr 395-Cys 662

Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4.
Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.

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• SKU: ELSPDER100066-20
• Manufacturer: Elabscience Biotechnology
• Manufacturer SKU: ELA-PDER100066-20
• Package Unit: 20 µg
• Quantity Unit: STK