MMP9 Antibody – Polyclonal

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. The enzyme encoded by this gene degrades type IV and V collagens. Studies in rhesus monkeys suggest that the enzyme is involved in IL-8-induced mobilization of hematopoietic progenitor cells from bone marrow, and murine studies suggest a role in tumor-associated tissue remodeling. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

MMP9: May play an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix and in leukocyte migration. Could play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption. Cleaves KiSS1 at a Gly-|-Leu bond. Cleaves type IV and type V collagen into large C-terminal three quarter fragments and shorter N-terminal one quarter fragments. Degrades fibronectin but not laminin or Pz-peptide. Exists as monomer or homodimer; disulfide-linked. Exists also as heterodimer with a 25 kDa protein. Macrophages and transformed cell lines produce only the monomeric form. Interacts with ECM1. Activated by 4-aminophenylmercuric acetate and phorbol ester. Up-regulated by ARHGEF4, SPATA13 and APC via the JNK signaling pathway in colorectal tumor cells. Produced by normal alveolar macrophages and granulocytes. Inhibited by histatin-3 1/24 (histatin-5). Inhibited by ECM1. Belongs to the peptidase M10A family.

Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Protease; EC 3.4.24.35; Secreted; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 20q13.12

Cellular Component: extracellular region; extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix

Molecular Function: collagen binding; endopeptidase activity; identical protein binding; metalloendopeptidase activity; metallopeptidase activity; protein binding; serine-type endopeptidase activity; zinc ion binding

Biological Process: collagen catabolic process; embryo implantation; ephrin receptor signaling pathway; extracellular matrix disassembly; leukocyte migration; macrophage differentiation; negative regulation of apoptosis; ossification; positive regulation of DNA binding; positive regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of keratinocyte migration; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; proteolysis; skeletal development

Disease: Metaphyseal Anadysplasia 2