Anti-Metalloelastase | Host: Rabbit | | Isotype: IgG | | Immunogen: a recombinant protein consisting of human MMP-12 fused to a His·Tag® sequence (MAHHHHHHVDDDK) at the N-terminus | | Form: Liquid | | Formulation: Undiluted serum. | | Preservative: ≤0.1% sodium azide | | Positive Control: Concentrated culture medium from cells producing MMP-12 (Cat. No. PF093) | | Comments: Recognizes the ~54 kDa latent form of the MMP-12 protein. May also detect the ~45 kDa active form of MMP-12. | | Ref.: Impola, U., et al. 2004. J. Pathol 202, 14. Kerkela, E., et al. 2002. J. Pathol 198, 258. Kerkela, E., et al. 2001. Bone 29, 487. Raza, S.L., et al. 2000. J. Biol. Chem. 275, 41243. | |