Human MMP8 Protein, His Tag

Description :Recombinant human MMP8 Protein with C-terminal6Ã-His tagBackground : This gene encodes a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family of proteins. These proteins are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Proteolysis at different sites on this protein results in multiple active forms of the enzyme with distinct N-termini. This protein functions in the degradation of type I, II and III collagens. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Molecular Characterization: mass of 52.0 kDa after removal of the signal peptide. The apparent molecular mass of MMP8-His is approximately 55-70 kDa due to glycosylation.Tag :C-6×His tag