Antigen Preparation
A synthetic peptide corresponding to C-term of human MMP-27
Background
"Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. It is thought that the protein encoded by this gene is cleaved at both ends to yield the active enzyme, but this processing has not been fully described. The enzyme degrades soluble and insoluble elastin. MMP-27 (matrix metallopeptidase 27) is a 513 amino acid secreted protein that is expressed in B-cells. Belonging to the peptidase M10A family, MMP-27 contains four hemopexin-like domains, which is suggested to be involved in substrate recognition. MMP-27, along with other MMP family members, is associated with breast cancer development and tumor progression."
Applications/Suggested Working Dilutions
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Immunoprecipitation
2-5 µg/ml
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Flow cytometry
Not tested
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