Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MMP9 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 63 publications.
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
IHC-P | IP | WB | IHC-Fr | |
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Mouse | Tested | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Rat | Tested | Expected | Tested | Expected |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/5000 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/5000 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/30 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/100 | Notes - |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Matrix metalloproteinase that plays an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix and in leukocyte migration (By similarity). Could play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption (PubMed:8132709). Cleaves KiSS1 at a Gly-|-Leu bond (By similarity). Cleaves NINJ1 to generate the Secreted ninjurin-1 form (PubMed:23142597, PubMed:32883094). Cleaves type IV and type V collagen into large C-terminal three quarter fragments and shorter N-terminal one quarter fragments. Degrades fibronectin but not laminin or Pz-peptide (By similarity).
Matrix metalloproteinase-9, MMP-9, 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, Gelatinase B, GELB, Clg4b, Mmp9
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MMP9 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 63 publications.
Matrix metalloproteinase-9, MMP-9, 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, Gelatinase B, GELB, Clg4b, Mmp9
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
EPR22140-154
Affinity purification Protein A
Blue Ice
1-2 weeks
+4°C
-20°C
Upon delivery aliquot
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
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The MMP-9 protein also known as matrix metalloproteinase-9 or gelatinase B functions as an enzyme involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix proteins. It consists of a zinc ion at its active site and facilitates the degradation of type IV and V collagens fibronectin and elastin. MMP-9 has a molecular weight of approximately 92 kDa and is expressed in a variety of tissues including the liver lungs and immune cells. This enzyme can exist in monomer and dimer forms with its activity regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 profoundly influences tissue remodeling inflammation and angiogenesis. It does not form part of a larger protein complex but interacts closely with substrates in the extracellular matrix. MMP-9 plays important roles in processes such as embryogenesis reproduction and wound healing through the remodeling of surrounding tissues. The MMP-9 protein is often measured using assays like ELISA or analyzed via techniques such as Western blotting to determine its expression levels and activity in different biological contexts.
MMP-9 participates in the matrix metalloproteinase pathway and the NF-kB signaling pathway. These pathways are essential in orchestrating processes such as tissue remodeling and inflammatory responses. MMP-9 acts alongside other matrix metalloproteinases including MMP-2 and is regulated by factors like cytokines growth factors and hormones ensuring the precision of extracellular matrix degradation during physiological processes.
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 has associations with cancer invasion and metastasis as well as chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. In cancer upregulated MMP-9 expression aids tumor cells in breaching the basement membrane facilitating metastasis. The disorder-associated pathways often involve interactions with proteins like vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta). Understanding MMP-9's role in these conditions can contribute to developing targeted therapies that inhibit its activity potentially mitigating disease progression.
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Exposure times : Lanes 1-2: 3 minutes; Lane 3: 26 seconds.
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
MMP9 is a glycoprotein (PMID: 29329315). The 92 kDa band likely represents the zymogen prior to activating cleavage of the pro-peptide (PMID: 7688350; PMID: 12901881).
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MMP9 antibody [EPR22140-154] (ab228402) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Mouse lung lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: Rat lung lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: Rat spleen lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/100000 dilution
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Observed band size: 92 kDa
MMP9 was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of mouse brain lysate with ab228402 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab228402 at 1/1,000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366), was used for detection at 1/5,000 dilution.
Lane 1: Mouse lung lysate 10 μg (Input).
Lane 2: ab228402 IP in mouse lung lysate.
Lane 3: Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of ab228402 in mouse lung lysate.
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Exposure time: 20 seconds.
The blot was developed using a high sensitivity ECL.
All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-MMP9 antibody [EPR22140-154] (ab228402)
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse spleen tissue labeling MMP9 with ab228402 at 1/5,000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Positive staining on polymorphonuclear leukocytes of mouse spleen (PMID: 28775117). Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Heat-mediated antigen retrieval using citrate buffer (pH 6.0).
Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse lung tissue labeling MMP9 with ab228402 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution (green). Positive staining on sporadic cells (macrophage-like) in mouse lung tissue is observed.
The nuclear counterstain is DAPI (blue).
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution.
Heat-mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10 mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse lung tissue labeling MMP9 with ab228402 at 1/5,000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Positive staining on polymorphonuclear leukocytes of mouse lung (PMID: 28775117). Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Heat-mediated antigen retrieval using citrate buffer (pH 6.0).
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat spleen tissue labeling MMP9 with ab228402 at 1/5,000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Positive staining on polymorphonuclear leukocytes of rat spleen (PMID: 28775117). Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Heat-mediated antigen retrieval using citrate buffer (pH 6.0).
Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration:5% NFDM/TBST.
Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 was used as loading control for GAPDH.
Although MMP9 has been studied in brain in some publications, ab228402 was unable to detect signal in normal brain tissue, this may because MMP9 expression level is low in normal brain and would be increased in abnormal conditions like injury (PMID: 31198417)
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MMP9 antibody [EPR22140-154] (ab228402) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Rat lung tissue lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: Rat brain tissue lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: Rat spleen tissue lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: Rat kidney tissue lysate at 20 µg
Lane 5: Rat lymph node tissue lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 29 kDa
Exposure time: 3s
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