Key Specifications Table
| Species Reactivity | Key Applications | Host | Format | Antibody Type |
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| R, H | WB, IH(P) | Rb | Affinity Purified | Polyclonal Antibody |
| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | ABT544-25UL |
| Description | Anti-MMP-9 |
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| Background Information | Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (UniProt: P50282; also known as EC: 3.4.24.35, MMP-9, 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, Gelatinase B, GELB) is encoded by the Mmp9 gene (Gene ID: 81687) in rat. Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc metallo-endopeptidases secreted by cells and are responsible for much of the turnover of matrix components. MMP-9 is a secreted extracellular matrix metalloproteinase that exhibits a broad range of substrate specificity for native collagens including types IV, V, VII, and X as well as gelatin, proteoglycans, and elastin. It can exist as monomer or disulfide-linked homodimer. MMP-9 is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-19) and a propeptide (aa 20-107) that are subsequently cleaved to produce active enzyme. Its activity can be inhibited by TIMP-1, which binds exclusively to pro-MMP-9 (Kd ~35 nM). MMP-9 contain a fibronectin-like domain inserted into the catalytic domain, presumably to enhance substrate binding. MMP-9 also contains a collagen type-V-like domain, which may enhance substrate binding and specificity. MMP-9 contains a cysteine switch (aa 98-105) where the conserved cysteine binds the catalytic zinc ion and inhibits its enzyme activity. The dissociation of the cysteine from the zinc ion upon the activation-peptide release activates the enzyme. |
| Product Information | |
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| Format | Affinity Purified |
| Presentation | Purified rabbit polyclonal antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mm NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide. |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Anti-MMP-9, Cat. No. ABT544, is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that detects Matrix Metalloroteinase-9 and is tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) and Western Blotting. |
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| Application Notes | Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:250 dilution from a representative lot detected MMP-9 in rat spleen and human bone marrow tissues. |
| Biological Information | |
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| Immunogen | KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 16 amino acids from the N-terminal half of rat Matrix metalloproteinase-9. |
| Concentration | Please refer to lot specific datasheet. |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Specificity | This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects human and rat Matrix metalloproteinase-9. It targets an epitope within 16 amino acids from the N-terminal half. |
| Isotype | IgG |
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| Species Reactivity Note | Human, Rat. Predicted to react with Mouse based on 100% sequence homology. |
| Antibody Type | Polyclonal Antibody |
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| Purification Method | Affinity Purified |
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| Molecular Weight | ~85 kDa obsereved; 78.61 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s). |
| Product Usage Statements | |
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| Quality Assurance | Evaluated by Western Blotting in lysate from PMA-conditioned HL60 cells. Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected MMP-9 in lysate from Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-conditioned HL60 cells. |
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| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage Conditions | Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt. |
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| Material Size | 25 µL |