Anti-MMP2 antibodies are immunodetection reagents directed against the protein encoded by the gene, matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2) in humans. The canonical MMP2 protein is 660 amino acids in length, 73.9 kDa in mass, and has a nuclear, cytoplasmic, secreted, mitochondrial and membrane subcellular localization. It is a member of the Peptidase M10A protein family. MMP2 functions in fibronectin binding and has endopeptidase activity. It plays a role in development, immune cytokine signaling, and extracellular matrix organization. Post-translational modifications have been described, notably phosphorylation and proteolytic cleavage. Synonyms for this protein include: CLG4; CLG4A; MMP-2; MMP-II; MONA; TBE-1; 72 kDa type IV collagenase; collagenase type IV-A. Orthologs for MMP2 have also been reported in other species, including mouse, rat, bovine, frog, zebrafish, chimpanzee and chicken.