Rat MMP14 (Matrix Metalloproteinase 14) ELISA Kit

The test principle applied in this kit is Sandwich enzyme immunoassay. The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to Rat MMP14. Standards or samples are added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells then with a biotin-conjugated antibody specific to Rat MMP14. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain Rat MMP14, biotin-conjugated antibody and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of Rat MMP14 in the samples is then determined by comparing the OD of the samples to the standard curve. Protein Function: Endopeptidase that degrades various components of the extracellular matrix such as collagen (By similarity). Essential for pericellular collagenolysis and modeling of skeletal and extraskeletal connective tissues during development (By similarity). Activates progelatinase A/MMP2, thereby acting as a positive regulator of cell growth and migration. Involved in the formation of the fibrovascular tissues in association with pro-MMP2. May be involved in actin cytoskeleton reorganization by cleaving PTK7. Acts as a regulator of Notch signaling by mediating cleavage and inhibition of DLL1. Cleaves ADGRB1 to release vasculostatin-40 which inhibits angiogenesis. Acts as a negative regulator of the GDF15-GFRAL aversive response by mediating cleavage and inactivation of GFRAL (By similarity) [The Uniprot Consortium]