Application

Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.Immunohistochemistry (1 paper)

Anti-matrix metalloproteinase-7, N-terminal of catalytic zinc site antibody produced in rabbit has been used in immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Matrix metallopeptidase 7 (MMP-7) is a proteolytic enzyme which acts on fibronectin, laminin and collagen type IV. It can also activate other metalloproteinases like MMP-2 and MMP-9. MMP-7 plays an important role in the growth of cancerous cells.

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General description

Matrix metallopeptidase 7 (MMP-7) is also known as matrilysin and expressed in tumor cells. It possesses many α-helices and β-sheets, with an active domain. The gene is localized on human chromosome 11q21-q22.

Immunogen

synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminal end of the catalytic zinc site of human matrix metalloproteinase-7 (matrilysin, PUMP).

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 50% glycerol and 15 mM sodium azide.

Specificity

Reacts with reduced and non-reduced MMP-7.