Antigen Preparation
A synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminus of human MMP-7. This sequence is identical among bovine and monkey.
Background
"Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) belong to a family of proteinases that target many extracellular matrix proteins including additional proteinases, growth factors, cell surface receptors and adhesion molecules. MMPs contain common domain structures that include a signal sequence, a propeptide, a catalytic domain, and a hemopexin-like (Hpx) domain. The MMP activity requires proteolytic cleavage of MMPs in order to generate activie MMPs by release of the inhibitory propeptide domain from the whole molecules. MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-9 and MMP-13 have been characterized as important factors for normal tissue remodeling during embryo development and wound healing, tumor invasion, angiogenesis, carcinogenesis and apoptosis. MMP activities are correlated with cancer metastatic process. MMP-7, also known as matrilysin/PUMP-1, plays an important role in hydrolyzing proteoglycans and ECM glycoproteins. It is also expressed in normal cells, specifically glandular epithelial cells. In pancreatic carcinoma, the higher expression of MMP-2, 7 and 11 is observed. "
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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