MMP-8 Antibody (100608) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 555]

• Reactivity: Hu
• Clone: 100608
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor Plus 555

MMP-8 Antibody (100608) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 555] Summary

• Specificity: Detects both pro and active forms of human MMP-8 in Western blots. In Western blots, no cross-reactivity with recombinant human (rh) MMP-1, -2, -3, -7, -9, -10, -12, or -13 is observed.
• Isotype: IgG2a
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Protect from light. Do not freeze. 12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied
• Buffer: Supplied 0.2 mg/mL in a saline solution containing BSA and Sodium Azide.

Notes

This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.

Alternate Names for MMP-8 Antibody (100608) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 555]

• CLG1HNC
• Collagenase 2
• EC 3.4.24
• EC 3.4.24.34
• matrix metallopeptidase 8 (neutrophil collagenase)
• matrix metalloproteinase 8 (neutrophil collagenase)
• Matrix metalloproteinase-8
• MMP8
• MMP-8
• neutrophil collagenase
• PMNL collagenase
• PMNL-CL

Background

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc and calcium dependent endopeptidases with the combined ability to degrade all the components of the extracellular matrix. MMP-8 (neutrophil collagenase) is expressed in neutrophils, where it is stored in specific granules. MMP-8 release from the neutrophils is stimulated by various factors such as interleukins 1 and 8, TNF-alpha and GM-CSF. MMP-8 is capable of cleaving types I, II and III triple-helical collagen, gelatin peptides, fibronectin, proteoglycans, aggrecan, serpins, beta -casein and peptides such as angiotensin and substance P. In addition to its function in phagocytosis,
MMP‑8 has a high capacity for infiltrating connective tissue, and is implicated in the breakdown of the extracellular matrix in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Structurally, MMP-8 consists of several domains: a pro-domain that is cleaved upon activation, a catalytic domain containing the zinc-binding site, a short hinge region and a hemopexin-like domain. MMP-8 is heavily glycosylated.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.