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AB219421

Recombinant Human TIMP4 protein (His tag)

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Recombinant Human TIMP4 protein (His tag) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 30 to 224 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected insect cells, with >90%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE.

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Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 4, TIMP-4, TIMP4

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human TIMP4 protein (His tag) (AB219421)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human TIMP4 protein (His tag) (AB219421)

SDS-PAGE analysis of ab219421 (3μg) under reducing condition and visualized by coomassie blue stain.

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin level

< 1 EU/µg

Expression system

Baculovirus infected insect cells

Tags

His tag C-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

Q99727

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"ADPCSCAPAHPQQHICHSALVIRAKISSEKVVPASADPADTEKMLRYEIKQIKMFKGFEKVKDVQYIYTPFDSSLCGVKLEANSQKQYLLTGQVLSDGKVFIHLCNYIEPWEDLSLVQRESLNHHYHLNCGCQITTCYTVPCTISAPNECLWTDWLLERKLYGYQAQHYVCMKHVDGTCSWYRGHLPLRKEFVDIVQPHHHHHH","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"23.5 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":224,"aminoAcidStart":30,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Baculovirus infected insect cells","accessionNumber":"Q99727","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"C-Terminus"}]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases 4 (TIMP4) a member of the TIMP family plays a mechanical role by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This inhibition helps regulate extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. TIMP4 weighs approximately 22 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the heart brain and reproductive organs. It binds directly to MMPs forming stable complexes that prevent the degradation of ECM components.
Biological function summary

TIMP4 contributes to maintaining tissue homeostasis and integrity. By regulating ECM degradation it influences processes such as cell migration proliferation and angiogenesis. TIMP4 does not work alone; it associates with enzymes like MMP-2 and MMP-14 modulating their activities to keep ECM dynamics in check. This regulation is essential for normal physiological functions and also during tissue repair.

Pathways

TIMP4 participates in the balance between ECM synthesis and degradation. It takes part in the ECM receptor interaction and focal adhesion pathways. These pathways involve several proteins including integrins and collagens which interact with ECM components modulated by TIMP4 activity. TIMP4 helps coordinate cellular responses to environmental changes through these pathways thereby influencing cell behavior and tissue organization.

TIMP4 has associations with cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In cardiac contexts altered TIMP4 levels impact heart function and remodeling often linked to cardiovascular diseases. Its dysregulation can contribute to tumor progression in cancers by affecting ECM degradation and subsequent metastasis. TIMP4's interaction with proteins like MMP-9 links it to both tumor invasiveness and vascular remodeling in these disease states.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Affinity purified

General info

Function

Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7 and MMP-9.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the protease inhibitor I35 (TIMP) family.

Product protocols

Target data

Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7 and MMP-9.
See full target information Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4

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