MMP-14 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. However, the protein encoded by MMP14 is a member of the membrane-type MMP (MT-MMP) subfamily; each member of this subfamily contains a potential transmembrane domain suggesting that these proteins are expressed at the cell surface rather than secreted. This protein activates MMP2 protein, and this activity may be involved in tumor invasion.

MMP14; Matrix metalloproteinase-14; MMP-14; MMP-X1; Membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase 1; MT-MMP 1; MTMMP1; Membrane-type-1 matrix metalloproteinase; MT1-MMP; MT1MMP

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Stable for one year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the investigator. Suggested starting dilutions are as follows: WB 1:500-1:2000; IHC 1:100-1:300; ELISA 1:10000; IF 1:50-200

MMP14; Matrix metalloproteinase-14; MMP-14; MMP-X1; Membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase 1; MT-MMP 1; MTMMP1; Membrane-type-1 matrix metalloproteinase; MT1-MMP; MT1MMP