Description
Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is also known as collagenase. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-dependent proteases that degrade extrMMP-1llular matrix proteins. The MMPs comprise a family of at least 20 proteolytic enzymes that play an essential role in tissue remodeling. Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) plays an important role in the degradation of collagen in inflammatory diseases. MMP1 (interstitial collagenase), MMP9 (gelatinase B) and MMP12 (macrophage elastase) are thought to be important in the development of emphysema. Smoking-induced MMP-1 might be important in the skin-ageing effects of tobacco smoking.
Principle of the Assay: The AAA Biotech' Human MMP1 ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of Human MMP1 in Cell Culture Supernatants, Serum, Plasma. This assay employs an antibody specific for Human MMP1 coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and MMP1 present in a sample is bound to the wells by the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and biotinylated anti-Human MMP1 antibody is added. After washing away unbound biotinylated antibody, HRP-conjugated streptavidin is pipetted to the wells. The wells are again washed, a TMB substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of MMP1 bound. The Stop Solution changes the color from blue to yellow, and the intensity of the color is measured at 450 nm