Abcam, ab100779, Rat MMP8 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Rat MMP8 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Rat MMP8 in Rat in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Plasma, Cell culture supernatant, Serum,
Reacts with:Rat,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:< 50 pg/mL,
Range:0.05 - 40 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Microplate

Product details:
Abcam's MMP8 Rat ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an
in vitro
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of Rat MMP8 in serum, plasma (using heparin as an anticoagulant, EDTA and Citrate are not recommended), and cell culture supernatants.
This assay employs an antibody specific for MMP8 coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and MMP8 present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-Rat MMP8 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 MMP8 bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) also known as neutrophil collagenase is an enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 57 kDa. It belongs to the matrix metalloproteinase family which is involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix components. MMP-8 mainly expresses in neutrophils but can also be found in other tissues such as the skin lungs and liver. The expression of MMP-8 increases during inflammation and infection where it plays a critical role in tissue remodeling and repair processes.
Biological function summary
MMP-8 participates in the degradation of collagen types I II and III contributing to extracellular matrix remodeling. It acts independently rather than being part of a larger enzyme complex. Its activity is tightly regulated by tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) to prevent excessive tissue damage. By modulating the extracellular matrix MMP-8 influences processes like wound healing cell migration and angiogenesis indicating its essential role in maintaining tissue homeostasis.
Pathways
MMP-8 plays a role in the inflammatory response and wound healing pathways. It interacts with and processes other proteins like pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors which are important for regulating these pathways. MMP-8 collaborates with matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the inflammatory pathway to facilitate leukocyte migration and rapid tissue remodeling during acute inflammatory responses. Its regulation involves complex interactions among proteolytic enzymes emphasizing its function in balancing matrix degradation and formation.
MMP-8 is associated with periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. In periodontal disease elevated MMP-8 levels can lead to breakdown of connective tissue and bone contributing to tooth loss. In rheumatoid arthritis MMP-8 alongside MMP-1 degrades joint cartilage collagen exacerbating the inflammation and joint damage. These associations underline MMP-8's potential as a biomarker for these diseases and highlight the need for MMP-8 testing tools such as MMP8 ELISA kits to monitor disease progression and treatment efficacy.