| Code | CSB-RA595609A0HU |
| Size | US$210 |
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| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| WB | 1:500-1:5000 |
| IHC | 1:50-1:200 |
MMP12, also known as macrophage metalloelastase, plays a critical role in extracellular matrix remodeling through its ability to degrade elastin and other structural proteins. This matrix metalloproteinase is predominantly expressed by macrophages and has emerged as a significant focus in cancer biology, cardiovascular research, and signal transduction studies, where its activity influences tissue invasion, inflammation, and vascular remodeling processes.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 2G3, offers the reproducibility and consistency that demanding research applications require. Because recombinant antibodies are produced from defined genetic sequences rather than traditional hybridoma methods, you can expect uniform performance across lots, eliminating the variability that can compromise longitudinal studies or multi-site collaborations. The rabbit IgG format, purified by affinity chromatography, ensures high specificity for human MMP12.
Validation studies demonstrate reliable performance across multiple experimental platforms. In western blot applications, this antibody successfully detects MMP12 in 293T, MCF-7, and THP-1 whole cell lysates at dilutions ranging from 1:500 to 1:5000. The observed bands at approximately 54 and 45 kDa, compared to the predicted 55 kDa molecular weight, likely reflect different processed forms of the enzyme, as MMP12 undergoes proteolytic activation that generates catalytically active species of varying sizes. For immunohistochemistry, validation in paraffin-embedded human breast cancer tissue at 1:50 to 1:200 dilutions confirms suitability for tissue-based studies examining MMP12 expression patterns in tumor microenvironments.
Whether investigating macrophage-mediated tissue destruction in cardiovascular disease or exploring metalloproteinase signaling networks in oncology, this antibody provides a dependable tool for characterizing MMP12 biology in your experimental systems.
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