Anti-Matrix Metalloproteinase-24, Cytoplasmic antibody produced in rabbit, approx. 1 mg/mL, affinity isolated antibody, buffered aqueous glycerol solution

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Matrix metalloproteinase-24 (MMP-24) is involved in the conversion of pro-matrix metalloproteinase-2 to its functional active form. It may be important for brain development and studies have shown that it is overexpressed in gastric cancer.

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General description

Matrix metalloproteinase-24 (MMP-24) is mainly expressed in the nervous system and also in the lungs, kidneys and liver. It is a 64kDa protein whose gene is localized on human chromosome 20.

Immunogen

synthetic peptide corresponding to the cytoplasmic domain of mouse matrix metalloproteinase-24 (membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase-5)

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 50% glycerol and 15 mM sodium azide.

Specificity

Reacts with native and reduced MMP-24. The antibody recognizes the pro-form of MMP-24 as well as activation/breakdown products. The cytoplasmic domain of MMP-24 is detached when MT-MMPs shed from themselves, thus this antibody should not detect this form of MMP-24.