Excellent Antibody to Detect Human MMP-9

The Cell and Molecular Biology
The Scripps Research Institute
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Company:

Santa Cruz Biotechnology

Product Name:

MMP-9 (7-11C)

Catalog Number:

sc-13520

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are important enzymes involved in many physiological processes, including matrix remodeling and cancer invasion. Among MMPs, MMP-9 has been implicated in the induction of tumor angiogenesis and therefore, it is an important mediator of cancer cell dissemination via newly-formed blood vessels. We analyzed the levels of MMP-9 produced by tumor cells and different types of inflammatory leukocytes. To determine the levels of secreted MMP-9, we employed the mouse monoclonal antibody (mAb) 7-11C, available from Santa Cruz (sc-13520). This mAb nicely detects human MMP-9 proenzyme, both as a recombinant protein as well as a zymogen naturally produced by the cells.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Western Blot

Sample

Recombinant MMP-9 protein

Primary Incubation

Primary antibody at 1 microgram per mL; overnight incubation in blocking buffer; cold room; gentle rocking

Blocking Agent

5% milk in PBS-0.05% Tween 20

Secondary Incubation

goat anti mouse IgG conjugated with HRP, 1:3,000; 1 hr; RT; gentle rocking

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

West Pico

Results Summary

In our hands, the mAb 7-11C nicely and reliably detects human MMP-9 proenzyme in western blot assays under non-reducing and reducing conditions.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

The mAb 7-11C is also known to prevent the proteolytic processing of MMP-9 zymohen to the activated enzyme. Since this antibody has been raised against MMP-9 proenzyme it might not recognize the activated MMP-9.

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Summary

The Good

The antibody is sensitive and specific as it does not produce any non-specific bands in western blots.

The Bad

None detected.

The Bottom Line

The mAb 7-11C is highly recommended for detection of human MMP-9 proenzyme in western blot assays.

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