Animal-Free MMP-2 Protein, Human (His)

MMP-2 protein is a multifunctional metalloproteinase that actively participates in physiological processes such as vascular remodeling, angiogenesis, tissue repair, tumor invasion, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. In addition to degrading extracellular matrix proteins, it also acts on non-matrix proteins to promote vasoconstriction. Animal-Free MMP-2 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant human-derived animal-FreeMMP-2 protein, expressed by E. coli , with C-His labeled tag. The total length of Animal-Free MMP-2 Protein, Human (His) is 551 a.a., with molecular weight of ~63.00 kDa.

The MMP-2 protein, a ubiquitinous metalloproteinase, actively participates in a spectrum of physiological processes, including vasculature remodeling, angiogenesis, tissue repair, tumor invasion, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Beyond its role in degrading extracellular matrix proteins, this protein demonstrates versatility by acting on non-matrix proteins, such as big endothelial 1 and beta-type CGRP, thereby promoting vasoconstriction. Additionally, it cleaves KISS at a Gly-|-Leu bond and appears to play a role in myocardial cell death pathways. By regulating the activity of GSK3beta and cleaving GSK3beta in vitro, it contributes to myocardial oxidative stress. In association with MMP14, MMP-2 is involved in the formation of fibrovascular tissues. Notably, the C-terminal non-catalytic fragment of MMP-2, known as PEX, possesses anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor properties, inhibiting cell migration and adhesion to FGF2 and vitronectin. Furthermore, it serves as a ligand for integrin alpha-v/beta3 on the surface of blood vessels.

Measured by its ability to cleave 20µM fluorogenic peptide substrate Mca-KPLGL-Dpa-AR-NH2 that incubate at room temperature in kinetic mode for 5 minutes .The specific activity is 855.17pmol/min/µg.

Human

E. coli

C-His

P08253 (Y110-C660)

4313  [NCBI]

MYNFFPRKPKWDKNQITYRIIGYTPDLDPETVDDAFARAFQVWSDVTPLRFSRIHDGEADIMINFGRWEHGDGYPFDGKDGLLAHAFAPGTGVGGDSHFDDDELWTLGEGQVVRVKYGNADGEYCKFPFLFNGKEYNSCTDTGRSDGFLWCSTTYNFEKDGKYGFCPHEALFTMGGNAEGQPCKFPFRFQGTSYDSCTTEGRTDGYRWCGTTEDYDRDKKYGFCPETAMSTVGGNSEGAPCVFPFTFLGNKYESCTSAGRSDGKMWCATTANYDDDRKWGFCPDQGYSLFLVAAHEFGHAMGLEHSQDPGALMAPIYTYTKNFRLSQDDIKGIQELYGASPDIDLGTGPTPTLGPVTPEICKQDIVFDGIAQIRGEIFFFKDRFIWRTVTPRDKPMGPLLVATFWPELPEKIDAVYEAPQEEKAVFFAGNEYWIYSASTLERGYPKPLTSLGLPPDVQRVDAAFNWSKNKKTYIFAGDKFWRYNEVKKKMDPGFPKLIADAWNAIPDNLDAVVDLQGGGHSYFFKGAYYLKLENQSLKSVKFGSIKSDWLGC

Approximately 63.00 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 8.0, trehalose.

<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.