MMP12 Human (1-33)

The MMP12 Human is created as a recombinant protein with a 4kda N-terminal fusion of His Tag. The MMP12 His-Tagged Fusion Protein, produced in E. coli, is a 10kDa protein containing 33 amino acid residues of the MMP12 Human, 1-33 amino acids.

Escherichia Coli.

Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Each mg was lyophilized with 1xPBS, 0.4% SDS and 4mM DTT.

It is recommended to add deionized water to prepare a working stock solution of approximately 0.5mg/ml and let the lyophilized pellet dissolve completely. Product is not sterile! Please filter the product by an appropriate sterile filter before using it on cell culture.

Store lyophilized MMP12 at -20°C. Aliquot the product after reconstitution to avoid repeated freezing/thawing cycles. Reconstituted protein can be stored at 4°C for a limited period of time; it does not show any change after two weeks at 4°C.

MKFLLILLLQ ATASGALPLN SSTSLEKNNV LFG. 

Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

SDS

Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 also known as MMP12 is 1 of the main enzymes in the MMP family which is primarily produced by macrophages and neutrophils.  MMP12 is implicated in the breakdown of elastin and in the development of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as emphysema, COPD and atherosclerosis. MMP12 is upregulated and contributes to tissue remodeling in inflammatory responses which is essential for wound healing and immune defense. MMP12 catalyzes the cleavage of collagen, elastin and other ECM components. Its activity is regulated in normal tissues to avoid pathological degradation.