MMP13 Antibody

Product Specifications

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. The protein encoded by this gene cleaves type II collagen more efficiently than types I and III. It may be involved in articular cartilage turnover and cartilage pathophysiology associated with osteoarthritis. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3.

NCBI Gene ID

4322

Swiss Prot

P45452

Accession Number

P45452

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

This MMP13 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 253-282 amino acids from the Central region of human MMP13.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Type

Primary Antibodies

Field of Research

Cancer, Cell Cycle, Signal Transduction

Purification

This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification.

Concentration

Batch dependent

Homology

Predicted species reactivity based on immunogen sequence: Rb

Buffer

Supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide.

Modification

None

Shipping Conditions

Blue Ice

Storage Conditions

Store at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.