Recombinant Human MMP-9 protein (His tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) is an enzyme encoded by the MMP9 gene. This protein, which is produced by normal alveolar macrophages and granulocytes, can be activated by 4-aminophenylmercuric acetate and phorbol ester and up-regulated by ARHGEF4, SPATA13 and APC via the JNK signaling pathway in colorectal tumor cells. MMP-9 is involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, angiogenesis, bone development, wound healing, cell migration, learning and memory, as well as in pathological processes, such as arthritis, intracerebral hemorrhage, and metastasis.

Abbreviation

MMP-9

Synonyms

92 kDa gelatinase;92 kDa type IV collagenase; CLG4B; GELB; Gelatinase B; MANDP2; MMP9; Matrix metalloproteinase-9

UniProt

P14780

Accession Number

P14780

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met 1-Asp 707

Field of Research

Signal Transduction; Cell biology; Cardiovascular; Cancer

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.