{"product_id":"abcam-ab100730","title":"Abcam, ab100730, Mouse MMP2 ELISA Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse MMP2 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Mouse MMP2 in Mouse in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Colorimetric,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay type:Sandwich (quantitative),\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity:\u0026lt; 25 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nRange:27.43 - 20000 pg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Microplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nAbcam's MMP2 Mouse ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an\u003cbr\u003e\nin vitro\u003cbr\u003e\nenzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of mouse MMP2 in serum, plasma and cell culture supernatants.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis assay employs an antibody specific for mouse MMP2 coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and MMP2 present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-mouse MMP2 antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of MMP2 bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe MMP-2 protein also known as matrix metalloproteinase-2 or gelatinase A is an enzyme involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix components. It plays a critical role in tissue remodeling and cell migration. Comprised of a molecular weight of approximately 72 kDa this metalloproteinase is secreted as an inactive proenzyme that requires activation. MMP2 is expressed in various tissues including the brain heart and blood vessels where it contributes to normal physiological processes and pathological conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix metalloproteinase-2 is mainly involved in the degradation of type IV and V collagens gelatin and fibronectin. As part of the metalloproteinase family it works alongside other MMPs to maintain tissue homeostasis and repair. MMP-2 forms part of a complex network that ensures the timely degradation of matrix components balancing synthesis and breakdown. It remains regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) preventing excessive degradation that could lead to tissue damage.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nMMP-2 plays a significant role within the extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and angiogenesis pathways. It interacts with various proteins including integrins and TIMP-2 to modulate cellular behaviors such as migration and invasion. MMP-2 contributes to processes like wound healing and embryonic development through its involvement in ECM degradation and new tissue formation.\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix metalloproteinase-2 is linked to cancer progression and cardiovascular diseases. In cancer abnormal MMP-2 activity facilitates tumor invasion and metastasis by breaking down matrix barriers. Increased MMP-2 expression associates with poor prognosis in cancers like breast and prostate. In cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis it contributes to plaque destabilization and vascular remodeling. The imbalance in MMP-2 activity and its regulation by proteins like TIMP-1 are involved in the pathology of these disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843596177577,"sku":"ab100730","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab100730","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}