Recombinant Human MMP-2 Protein(His Tag)

Target Synonym: Gelatinase A;72 kDa type IV collagenase;Matrix metalloproteinase-2;TBE-1

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.

Bio Activity: Not validated for activity

Sequence: Ala30-Cys660

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

Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with 5% Trehalose and 5% Mannitol.

Calculated MW: 69.3 kDa

Observed MW: 70 kDa

• SKU: ELSPDMH100465-20
• Manufacturer: Elabscience Biotechnology
• Manufacturer SKU: PDMH100465-20
• Package Unit: 20μg
• Quantity Unit: STK
• Reactivity: Human