Biotinylated anti- human MMP-2 antibody, dilution 1:100.
Lyophilized recombinant human MMP-2 standard
Sample diluent buffer
TMB color developing agent
TMB stop solution
Notes
This product is produced by and distributed for Abnova, a company based in Taiwan.
Alternate Names for Human MMP-2 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
72 kDa gelatinase
CLG4
CLG4A72 kDa type IV collagenase
collagenase type IV-A
EC 3.4.24
EC 3.4.24.24
Gelatinase A
matrix metallopeptidase 2 (gelatinase A, 72kDa gelatinase, 72kDa type IVcollagenase)
matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase A, 72kD gelatinase, 72kD type IVcollagenase)
Matrix metalloproteinase-2
matrix metalloproteinase-II
MMP2
MMP-2
MMP-II
MONA
neutrophil gelatinase
TBE-1matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase A, 72kDa gelatinase, 72kDa type IVcollagenase)
Background
MMP2 is a member of the Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) family, which are involved in extracellular matrix degradation under both normal physiological and disease processes. Specifically, MMP-2 is responsible for degrading collagens type IV, V, VII, and X and gelatin type I. Other reported functions of MMP 2 include angiogenesis, tumor invasion, tissue repair, remodeling of the vasculature, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. MMP-2 secretion is activated by the Ras signaling pathway.
MMP2 triggers cells to begin migration by cleaving laminin-5 and exposing an integrin-binding site on the epithelial basement membrane. The cleaved of laminin has been detected in tumors and in tissues being altered, howver the activated form of MMP2 is not found in benign tumors. Thus, detection of MMP2 is a possible early indicator of tumor activity.
MMP2 is most strongly expressed in normal skin fibroblasts, but may also be found in gliomas, breast and prostate tumors. Mutations in the MMP-2 gene have been linked to Torg-Winchester syndrome, Nodulosis-Arthropathy-Osteolysis (NAO) syndrome, and arthritis. Additionally, abnormal expression of matrix matalloproteinases have been associated with neoplastic traits such as loss of negative growth regulation and high invasive potential.
Limitations
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.
FAQs for MMP-2 ELISA Kit (KA0391). (Showing 1 - 1 of 1 FAQs).
I have some questions about MMP-2 kit KA0391 and TMP-2 kit KA0549. What are they measuring? The active form the pro-form and/or the complex. Can I use EDTA-plasma?
Both of these kits are produced by a Taiwanese company called Abnova and we distribute for them. KA0391 detects both the zymogen and active enzyme and is suitable for body fluid, cell culture supernatant, plasma, serum and tissue lysate samples. KA0549 can detect TIMP2 sera, plasma, body fluids, tissue lysates or cell culture supernatants and Abnova does not distinguish between detecting different forms, so it will probably work for all.
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