| Sequence: | Met 1-Asp 707 |
| Accession: | P14780 |
| Storage: | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months. |
| Shipping: | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
| Formulation: | Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual. |
| Reconstitution: | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
| Background: | Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) is an enzyme encoded by the MMP9 gene. This protein; which is produced by normal alveolar macrophages and granulocytes; can be activated by 4-aminophenylmercuric acetate and phorbol ester and up-regulated by ARHGEF4; SPATA13 and APC via the JNK signaling pathway in colorectal tumor cells. MMP-9 is involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes; such as embryonic development; reproduction; angiogenesis; bone development; wound healing; cell migration; learning and memory; as well as in pathological processes; such as arthritis; intracerebral hemorrhage; and metastasis. |
