Anti-MMP14 Antibody, clone LEM-2/15.8 ZooMAb® Mouse Monoclonal

Description

• General description: We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.This antibody is Preservative-free, produced without the harm or sacrifice of animals and exceptionally stable to allow for ambient shipping and storage if needed and thus aligns with "Waste Prevention", "Designing Safer Chemicals" and "Design for Energy Efficiency". Click here for more information.
• Specificity: Clone LEM-2/15.8 is a mouse recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MMP14). It targets an epitope within 16 amino acids from the extracellular domain.
• Immunogen: Linear Peptide corresponding to 16 amino acids from the extracellular domain of human Matrix Metalloproteinase-14 (MMP14).
• Application: Quality Control TestingEvaluated by Western Blotting in HepG2 cell lysate.Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected MMP14 in HepG2 cell lysate.Tested applicationsFlow Cytometry Analysis: 1 μg from a representative lot detected MMP14 in one million HepG2 cells.Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected MMP14 in human colon tissue sections.Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected MMP14 in HepG2 cells.Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user
• Target description: Matrix metalloproteinase-14 (UniProt: P50281; also known as EC:3.4.24.80, MMP-14, MMP-X1, Membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase 1, MT-MMP 1, MTMMP1, Membrane-type-1 matrix metalloproteinase, MT1-MMP, MT1MMP) is encoded by the MMP14 gene (Gene ID: 4323) in human. MMPs are a family zinc-dependent endoproteinases that degrade collagen and other structural proteins and are responsible for much of the turnover of matrix components. Each MMP contains a protease domain with a conserved HExGHxxGxxHS/T sequence, where three histidine residues form a complex with a catalytic Zinc atom. A regulatory domain with a conserved PRCGxPD motif helps to maintain MMPs in their latent form by binding of the cysteine residue to the active site Zn. MMP-14 is a single-pass type I membrane protein that is expressed in stromal cells of colon, breast, head, and neck. It is a membrane type matrix metalloproteinase (MT-MMP) that is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-20) and a propeptide (aa 21-111) that are subsequently cleaved off to generate the active mature form. The propeptide maintains it in a latent state. The mature enzyme contains an extracellular domain (aa 112-541), a transmembrane domain (aa 542-562), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 563-582). MMP14 contains four hemopexin domains within its extracellular domain and a cysteine switch (aa 91-98). The conserved cysteine present in the cysteine-switch motif binds the catalytic zinc ion, thus inhibiting the enzyme. The dissociation of the cysteine from the zinc ion upon the release of propeptide activates the enzyme. This ZooMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals.
• Physical form: Purified recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL.
• Reconstitution: 300 μg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
• Storage and Stability: Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.
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