Merck, SRP3118-10UG, MMP-2 human

General description
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of endoproteases that require zinc and calcium for expressing catalytic activity. MMP-2 is a secreted collagenase with specificity toward Type IV, V, VII, and X collagens. The gene is mapped to human chromosome 16q12.2. Recombinant human MMP-2 is a 62kDa protein containing the entire catalytic N-terminal domain and the C-terminal domain (552 amino acids).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) enzymes play a central role in the maintenance and remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Elevated expression of their activity, caused either by up-regulation of their expression or down-regulation of their cognate inhibitors, which has been implicated in various degenerative disorders, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, skeletal growth-plate disorders, and cancer metastasis. High levels of MMP-2 are observed in the acute phase of transverse myelitis. It is upregulated in colorectal carcinoma and is associated with poor survival outcome. MMP-2 gene haplotypes are also linked with risk of thoracic aortic dissection, a cardiovascular disorder with high death rate.
Physical form
Lyophilized from 10 mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 7.5 + 0.1 mM Calcium Chloride.
Preparation Note
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.5-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.
Other Notes
MYNFFPRKPK WDKNQITYRI IGYTPDLDPE TVDDAFARAF QVWSDVTPLR FSRIHDGEAD IMINFGRWEH GDGYPFDGKD GLLAHAFAPG TGVGGDSHFD DDELWTLGEG QVVRVKYGNA DGEYCKFPFL FNGKEYNSCT DTGRSDGFLW CSTTYNFEKD GKYGFCPHEA LFTMGGNAEG QPCKFPFRFQ GTSYDSCTTE GRTDGYRWCG TTEDYDRDKK YGFCPETAMS TVGGNSEGAP CVFPFTFLGN KYESCTSAGR SDGKMWCATT ANYDDDRKWG FCPDQGYSLF LVAAHEFGHA MGLEHSQDPG ALMAPIYTYT KNFRLSQDDI KGIQELYGAS PDIDLGTGPT PTLGPVTPEI CKQDIVFDGI AQIRGEIFFF KDRFIWRTVT PRDKPMGPLL VATFWPELPE KIDAVYEAPQ EEKAVFFAGN EYWIYSASTL ERGYPKPLTS LGLPPDVQRV DAAFNWSKNK KTYIFAGDKF WRYNEVKKKM DPGFPKLIAD AWNAIPDNLD AVVDLQGGGH SYFFKGAYYL KLENQSLKSV KFGSIKSDWL GC