MMP8 (Matrix metalloproteinase 8) is a member of the family of matrix metalloproteinases. It is distinct from the collagenase of skin fibroblasts and synovial cells in substrate specificity and immunologic crossreactivity. MMP8 is mapped to 11q21-q22. MMP8 is an enzyme that degrades fibrillar collagens imparting strength to the fetal membranes, is expressed by leukocytes and chorionic cytotrophoblast cells. The enzyme exhibits 58% homology to human fibroblast collagenase and has the same domain structure. It consists of a 20-residue signal peptide, and an 80-residue propeptide that is lost on autolytic activation by cleavage of an M-L bond. MMP8 was found to possess 57% identity with the deduced protein sequence for fibroblast collagenase with 72% chemical similarity. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have fundamental roles in tumor progression, but most clinical trials with MMP inhibitors have not shown improvements in individuals with cancer. MMP8 has a paradoxical protective role in cancer and provides a genetic model to evaluate the molecular basis of gender differences in cancer susceptibility.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids HTPQLSRAEVKTAIEKAFHVWSVASPLTFTEILQGEAD of mouse MMP8 were used as the immunogen for the MMP8 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasmic
Uniprot
O70138
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the MMP8 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, IHC-P, ELISA
Dilution
Western blot: 0.1-0.5ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml