Anti-TIMP1

Anti-TIMP1 antibody is directed against human TIMP1 protein.  The product was affinity purified from monospecific antiserum by immunoaffinity purification.  A BLAST analysis was used to suggest reactivity with this protein from human based on 100% homology for the immunogen sequence.  Cross reactivity with TIMP1 from other sources has not been determined. Protein function: Metalloproteinase inhibitor that functions by forming one to one complexes with target metalloproteinases, such as collagenases, and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Acts on MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP7, MMP8, MMP9, MMP10, MMP11, MMP12, MMP13 and MMP16. Does not act on MMP14. Also functions as a growth factor that regulates cell differentiation, migration and cell death and activates cellular signaling cascades via CD63 and ITGB1. Plays a role in integrin signaling. Mediates erythropoiesis in vitro, but, unlike IL3, it is species-specific, stimulating the growth and differentiation of only human and murine erythroid progenitors. [The UniProt Consortium]