Anti-MMP-9 Antibody, clone 8H12 ZooMAb^® Rabbit Monoclonal

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Clone 8H12 is a ZooMAb^® Rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). It targets an epitope within 19 amino acids from the C-terminal region.

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 19 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9).

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) in human bone marrow tissue sections.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected MMP-9 in human bone marrow tissue sections.

Tested applications

Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound MMP-9 with a KD of 8.3 x 10-9 in an affinity binding assay.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected MMP-9 in THP-1 cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Anti-MMP-9, clone 8H12 ZooMAb^®, Cat. No. ZRB2049, is a recombinant Rabbit monoclonal antibody that targets MMP-9 and is tested for use in Affinity Binding Assay, Immunocytochemistry, and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin).

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (UniProt: P14780; also known as MMP-9, 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, Gelatinase B, GELB) is encoded by the MMP9 (also known as CLG4B) gene (Gene ID: 4318) in human. MMP-9 is an extracellular or secreted enzyme that is synthesized as inactive proenzyme with a signal peptide (aa 1-19) and an activation peptide (aa 23-93) that are cleaved to generate the active enzyme. It is a zinc-binding enzyme that binds two zinc ions per subunit. MMP-9 contains a conserved cysteine that is present in the cysteine-switch motif and binds the catalytic zinc ion, thus inhibiting the enzyme. The dissociation of the cysteine from the zinc ion upon the activation-peptide release activates the enzyme. Processing of the precursor is reported to yield different active forms of 64, 67 and 82 kDa. It can be present as a monomer or a disulfide-linked homodimer. MMP-9 is produced by normal alveolar macrophages and granulocytes. Macrophages and transformed cells usually produce only the monomeric form. MMP-9 plays an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix, in leukocyte migration, and bone osteoclastic resorption. It cleaves type IV and type V collagen into large C-terminal three quarter fragments and shorter N-terminal one quarter fragments. MMP-9 expression is regulated by several cytokines and growth factors. In coordination with other MMPs, it plays a role in normal tissue remodeling events, including neurite growth, embryonic development, angiogenesis, ovulation, mammary gland involution and wound healing. Abnormalities in MMP-9 are associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren′s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, polymyositis and atherosclerosis. This ZooMAb^® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals.

Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 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.

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.

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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