Reactive species
Human; Mouse
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human MMP21 AA range: 425-475
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of MMP21 at Human/Mouse
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.169% sodium azide.
Source
Monoclonal, Mouse,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Other name
Matrix metalloproteinase-21 (MMP-21) (EC 3.4.24.-)
Background
This gene encodes a member of the matrix metalloproteinase family. Proteins in this family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix for both normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, and disease processes, such as asthma and tumor metastasis. The encoded protein may play an important role in embryogenesis, particularly in neuronal cells, as well as in lymphocyte development and survival. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013],
Function
cofactor:Binds 1 zinc ion per subunit.,cofactor:Calcium.,domain:The conserved cysteine present in the cysteine-switch motif binds the catalytic zinc ion, thus inhibiting the enzyme. The dissociation of the cysteine from the zinc ion upon the activation-peptide release activates the enzyme.,function:May have an important and specific function in tumor progression and embryogenesis. Cleaves alpha-1-antitrypsin.,PTM:The precursor is cleaved by a furin endopeptidase.,similarity:Belongs to the peptidase M10A family.,similarity:Contains 4 hemopexin-like domains.,tissue specificity:Identified in fetal brain, kidney and liver. In adult tissues found primarily in ovary, kidney, liver, lung, placenta, brain and peripheral blood leukocytes. Expressed as well in various cancer cell lines.,
