Anti-MMP-2 Proform Antibody, NT, clone CA-4001

32160702

NA.41

It recognizes a protein of 72 kDa which is identified as pro (latent) form (active form is 62 kDa) of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and any fragment with N-terminal (proform) domain still attached. Antibody shows no cross-reaction with pro and active forms of MMP-9. MMP-2 is synthesized as 631 amino acid proenzyme which is activated by cleavage of the first 80 amino acids. MMPs have a common mode of activation, a conserved amino acid sequence in the putative metal binding-active site region, and are inhibited by specific tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). Cellular Localization: Cytoplasmic.

N-terminal peptide APSPIIKFPGDVAPKTDK of procollagenase IV, coupled to KLH.{Marqulies, et al 1992}

Western Blot (0.5-1.0 μg/mL for 2 hours at room temperature, non-reduced conditions. However, chicken samples react best when fully reduced. Antibody dilution buffers should be simple for best results, PBS or TBS with 0.05% tween only. Immunogen used is highly conserved between species, thus immunoabsorption to pro-MMP2 in milk may impair reactivity.

Immunohistochemistry on frozen and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections: 2-10 μg/mL for 30 minutes at room temperature. {Seftor, et al 2001} and Gottsch ML et al 2002}. Antigen retrieval is optional in most cases. Antibody dilution solutions should not contain serum because of possible immunoabsorption of the antibody to proMMP2 present in the solution.

Blocking: Inhibition of MMP-2 Activity (2-4 μg/mL).



Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Anti-MMP-2 Proform Antibody, N-terminus, clone CA-4001 detects level of MMP-2 Proform & has been published & validated for use in WB, IH(P).

Replaces: 04-1048

Purified from ascites fluid by Protein G chromatography. Liquid in 10 mM PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.2% BSA and 15 mM sodium azide
Format: Purified

Control
POSITIVE CONTROL: HFL-1 cells. Conditioned, serum-free medium from (TPA-treated) human fetal lung cells. Placenta.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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100

mouse

purified antibody

primary antibodies

CA-4001, monoclonal

mouse, human, rat

Chemicon^®

immunohistochemistry: suitable (paraffin)
western blot: suitable

IgG1

NM_004530.2

P08253

wet ice

human ... MMP2(4313)

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