Merck, IM33-100UG, Anti-MMP-2 (Ab-3) Mouse mAb (42-5D11)

General description
Purified mouse monoclonal antibody (see application references). Recognizes the ~72 kDa latent and the ~66 kDa active forms of MMP-2.
Recognizes the ~72 kDa latent and the ~66 kDa active forms of the MMP-2.
This Anti-MMP-2 (Ab-3) Mouse mAb (42-5D11) is validated for use in Frozen Sections, Immunoblotting, Paraffin Sections for the detection of MMP-2 (Ab-3).
Immunogen
Epitope: within amino acids 468-483 of human MMP-2 (numbered from the propeptide)
Human
a synthetic peptide (VTPRDKPMGPLLVATF) corresponding to amino acids 468-483 of human MMP-2
Application

Frozen Sections (see application references)
Immunoblotting (1 g/ml)
Paraffin Sections (see application references)
Packaging
Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.
Physical form
In 100 mM sodium phosphate buffer, 0.1% BSA, pH 7.0
Preparation Note
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).
Analysis Note
Negative Control
MMP-9 protein (Cat. Nos. PF024 or PF038)
Positive Control
MMP-2 protein (Cat. Nos. PF023 or PF037)
Other Notes
Cottam, D. W. and Rees, R. C. 1993. Intl J. Oncol.2, 861.
Fujimoto, N., et al. 1993. Clinica Chimica Acta.221, 91.
Stetler-Stevenson, W. G., et al. 1993. FASEB J.7, 1434.
Woessner, J. F. 1991. FASEB J.5, 2145.
Liotta, L. A. and Stetler-Stevenson, W. G. 1990. in Seminars in Cancer Biology, ed. M. M. Gottesman. Vol. 1(2), 99.
This antibody will not cross-react with human MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, or MMP-13. Antibody should be titrated for optimal results in individual systems.
Legal Information
Manufactured by Daiichi Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Not available for sale in Japan.
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Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)