Merck, 444270, MMP-7, Active, Human, Recombinant, E. coli

General description
Recombinant, human MMP-7 expressed in E. coli. MMP-7, the smallest member of the matrix metalloproteinase family that can degrade a wide range of gelatins, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins of the matrix and can activate several other MMPs.
Physical form
In 150 mM NaCl, 10 mM HEPES, 5 mM CaCl₂, pH 7.4.
Preparation Note
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).
Other Notes
Kivelä-Rajamäki, M., et al. 2003. J. Periodont. Res.38, 583.
Woessner, J.F. 1995. Methods Enzymol. 248, 485.
Crabbe, T., et al. 1992. Biochemistry 31, 8500.
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will digest 1.0 µg AZOCOLL Substrate (Cat. No. 194933) per min at 37°C, pH 7.5.
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Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)