Randox - Pro-Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (PRO MMP-9) (Western Blot Control)
Biozol Catalog Number:
BYT-RCP9378
Supplier Catalog Number:
RCP9378
Alternative Catalog Number:
BYT-RCP9378-10
Manufacturer:
Biorbyt
Category:
Proteine/Peptide
Alternative Names:
Matrix metalloproteinase 9, gelatinase B, 92kD gelatinase, 92kD type IV collagenase precursor, CLG4B, GELB
Matrix metalloproteinases are a family of zinc- and calcium-dependant endopeptidases, which degrade extracellular matrix proteins. MMP-9 is secreted as a 92kDa zymogen. Cleavage of pro-MMP-9 results in the active enzyme with a molecular weight of ~82kDa. MMP-9 has a gelatin-binding domain consisting of three fibronectin type II units, a catalytic domain containing the zinc-binding site, a proline-rich type V collagenhomologous domain and a hemopexin-like domain. MMP9 is produced by monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, keratinocytes, fibroblasts, osteoclasts and endothelial cells, and is involved in inflammatory responses, tissue remodelling, wound healing, tumour growth and metastasis.
