MMP2 / Collagenase Type IV A (clone MMP2/1501), anti-human

Background:
It recognizes a protein of 72kDa, which is identified as MMP2. The matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are a family of peptidase enzymes responsible for the degradation of extracellular matrix components, including collagen, gelatin, Fibronectin, Laminin and proteoglycan. Transcription of MMP genes is differentially activated by phorbol ester, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB). MMP catalysis requires both calcium and zinc. MMP-2 (also designated type IV collagenase) cleaves collagen types IV,V, VII and X and gelatin type I. Activation of MMP-2 secretion requires the Ras signaling pathway.

Other Names:
72kD type IV collagenase; CLG4A; Collagenase Type 4 alpha; Collagenase type IV A; Gelatinase A; Gelatinase alpha; Gelatinase neutrophil; Matrix metalloproteinase-2; MMP2; MONA; Neutrophil gelatinase; PEX; TBE-1

Antigen Type:
Recombinant protein

Gene Name: MMP2
Gene ID: 4313
Primary Accession: P08253
Other Accession: 513617