MMP12 Polyclonal Antibody

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.

EC 3.4.24.65, HME, Macrophage elastase, Macrophage metalloelastase, Macrophage metaloelastase, Matrix metallopeptidase 12 (macrophage elastase), Matrix metalloprotease 12, Matrix metalloproteinase-12, ME, MGC138506, MME, MMP 12, MMP-12, Mmp12, MMP12