MMP-2 Protein, Rat (P. pastoris, His)

MMP-2 is a multifunctional metalloproteinase that plays multiple roles in vasculature remodeling, angiogenesis, tissue repair, tumor invasion, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. In addition to degrading extracellular matrix proteins, MMP-2 also acts on non-matrix proteins to promote vasoconstriction. MMP-2 Protein, Rat (P. pastoris, His) is the recombinant rat-derived MMP-2 protein, expressed by P. pastoris , with N-6*His labeled tag. The total length of MMP-2 Protein, Rat (P. pastoris, His) is 553 a.a., with molecular weight of 64.1 kDa.

MMP-2, a ubiquitinous metalloproteinase, plays a multifaceted role in diverse biological processes, encompassing vasculature remodeling, angiogenesis, tissue repair, tumor invasion, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Beyond its conventional role in degrading extracellular matrix proteins, MMP-2 exhibits versatility by acting on non-matrix proteins like big endothelial 1 and beta-type CGRP, thereby promoting vasoconstriction. Additionally, it cleaves KISS at a Gly-|-Leu bond and appears implicated in myocardial cell death pathways, contributing to myocardial oxidative stress through the regulation of GSK3beta activity, which it cleaves in vitro. Remarkably, 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 while serving as a ligand for integrin alpha-v/beta3 on the surface of blood vessels.

The enzyme activity of this recombinant protein is testing in progress, we cannot offer a guarantee yet.

Rat

P. pastoris

N-6*His

P33436 (Y110-C662)

81686  [NCBI]

YNFFPRKPKWDKNQITYRIIGYTPDLDPETVDDAFARALKVWSDVTPLRFSRIHDGEADIMINFGRWEHGDGYPFDGKDGLLAHAFAPGTGVGGDSHFDDDELWTLGEGQVVRVKYGNADGEYCKFPFLFNGREYSSCTDTGRSDGFLWCSTTYNFEKDGKYGFCPHEALFTMGGNGDGQPCKFPFRFQGTSYNSCTTEGRTDGYRWCGTTEDYDRDKKYGFCPETAMSTVGGNSEGAPCVFPFTFLGNKYESCTSAGRSDGKVWCATTTNYDDDRKWGFCPDQGYSLFLVAAHEFGHAMGLEHSQDPGALMAPIYTYTKNFRLSNDDIKGIQELYGPSPDADTDTGTGPTPTLGPVTPEICKQDIVFDGIAQIRGEIFFFKDRFIWRTVTPRDKPTGPLLVATFWPELPEKIDAVYEAPQEEKAVFFAGNEYWVYSASTLERGYPKPLTSLGLPPDVQQVDAAFNWSKNKKTYIFSGDKFWRYNEVKKKMDPGFPKLIADSWNAIPDNLDAVVDLQGGGHSYFFKGAYYLKLENQSLKSVKFGSIKSDWLGC

67 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, 6% Trehalose, pH 7.4.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O.

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.