MMP12 antibody - Propeptide domain (ab38911)

Product Name 

MMP12 antibody - Propeptide domain

Product type 

Primary antibodies

Description 

Rabbit polyclonal to MMP12 - Propeptide domain

Immunogen 

Synthetic peptide based on the Propeptide region of human MMP12.

(Peptide available as ab41087.)

Reacts with 
(species key)

Hu

Specificity 

The antibody binds to MMP12, but does not cross react with the other MMP family members (MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP9, etc.).

We have a range of domain specific antibodies for this target. For a full list please see all MMP12 antibodies

Tested applications 
(see key)

WB

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Application notes 
(see key)

Recommended dilutions
WB: Recommended starting dilution of 1/1000 (when using colorimetric substrates such as BCIP/NBT) and 1/5000 (for chemiluminescent substrates). Higher concentrations of antibody may be needed for non human samples. Detects a band of approximately 54 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 54 kDa). Dilution optimised using Chromogenic detection. Not yet tested in other applications. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.

Positive control 
(see definition)

Cell media from human lung fetal fibroblasts and human chondrosarcoma treated with IL1-beta.

Cellular localization 

Secreted

Research areas 

Cardiovascular >> Atherosclerosis >> Thrombosis >> Other
Cancer >> Tumor biomarkers >> Enzymes >> MMPs
Cancer >> Invasion/microenvironment >> Angiogenesis >> ECM enzymes >> MMPs
Signal Transduction >> Cytoskeleton / ECM >> Extracellular Matrix >> ECM Enzymes >> MMP
Cardiovascular >> Angiogenesis >> Adhesion / ECM >> Matrix Metalloproteinases >> MMP

Relevance 

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, metastasis, and atherosclerosis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases.

MMP12 was first described in murine macrophages, later in human macrophages, and more recently in other cell types. Also known as metalloelastase, MMP12 is able to degrade elastin, entactin, laminin 1, fibronectin, type IV collagen as well as insulin B-chain and casein. MMP12 is often confused with the Serine proteinase, Leukocyte elastase (EC 3.4.21.37) because of similar nomenclature. MMP12 is structurally similar to the classical MMPs (MMP1, MMP3); it contains a propeptide with autoinhibitory cysteine switch site, a well-conserved zinc site, hinge region and hemopexin domain. MMP12 lacks a transmembrane domain and furin cleavage site. The zymogen for MMP-12 is about 54 kD, and is quickly activated to the 45 kD form; and this breaks down to cascade of active forms, ending with the common 22 kD form. Stimulated macrophages produce MMP12; it has also been found in osteosarcoma cells, synovial fibroblasts and lung fibroblasts.

This antibody recognizes the Propeptide region of latent MMP12, which is shed during enzymatic activation. The antibody does not recognize the activated MMP12, and thus can be used to discriminate between the zymogen and activated enzyme.

Database links 

Raised in 

Rabbit

Clonality 

Polyclonal

Isotype 

IgG

Purity 

Immunogen affinity purified

Storage buffer 

Preservative: Sodium Azide
Constituents: 50% Glycerol

Material safety datasheets (MSDS) for this product:
Glycerol MSDS
Sodium Azide MSDS

Form 

Liquid

Concentration 

1.000 mg/ml

Storage instructions 

Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

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