Abcam, ab310787, Recombinant Human MMP9 Protein (His tag)

Size: 10µg / 50µg / 100µg
Recombinant Human MMP9 Protein (His tag) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 20 to 469 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >95%, <0.005 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>95% HPLC,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P14780,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Lyophilized contents may appear as either a translucent film or a white powder. This variance does not affect the quality of the product. Store lyophilized form at room temperature. Reconstitute in phosphate buffered saline, aliquot and store at -80°C for 12 months or +4°C for 1 week. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw.,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
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).
Biological function summary
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.
Pathways
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.