Anti-Matrix Metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13, Collagenase-3), clone 2Q505

Human collagenase-3 (MMP13) is a recently identified member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family that is expressed in breast carcinomas and in articular cartilage from arthritic patients. The MMP-13 gene has been isolated and characterized. This gene is composed of 10 exons and 9 introns and spans over 12.5 kb. The overall organization of the collagenase-3 gene is similar to that of other MMP genes clustered at chromosome 11q22, including fibroblast collagenase (MMP-1), matrilysin (MMP-7), and macrophage metalloelastase (MMP-12), but is more distantly related to genes coding for stromelysin-3 (MMP-11), gelatinase-A (MMP-2), and gelatinase-B (MMP-9), which map outside of this gene cluster. Applications: Western Blot: 1:200-1:400 at RT for 2 hours. , Immunofluorescence. , Immunoprecipitation (2ug/mg of protein lysate). Positive Control: Conditioned, serum-free medium from (TPA-treated) rat keratinocyte CCL-4 cells. Cellular Localization: Cytoplasmic , Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.