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The Human Matrix MetalloProteinase 8 (Hu MMP8) ELISA quantitates Hu MMP8 in human serum, plasma, or cell culture medium. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant Hu MMP8.
Principle of the method
The Human MMP8 solid-phase sandwich ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is designed to measure the amount of the target bound between a matched antibody pair. A target-specific antibody has been pre-coated in the wells of the supplied microplate. Samples, standards, or controls are then added into these wells and bind to the immobilized (capture) antibody. The sandwich is formed by the addition of the second (detector) antibody, a substrate solution is added that reacts with the enzyme-antibody-target complex to produce measurable signal. The intensity of this signal is directly proportional to the concentration of target present in the original specimen.
Rigorous validation
Each manufactured lot of this ELISA kit is quality tested for criteria such as sensitivity, specificity, precision, and lot-to-lot consistency. See manual for more information on validation.
The MMP8 gene encodes matrix metalloproteinase-8, also known as collagenase-2, an enzyme belonging to the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family, which plays a pivotal role in the breakdown of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. MMP8 is primarily involved in the degradation of type I and III collagen, facilitating tissue remodeling and repair processes. This enzyme is produced by neutrophils and is active in areas of tissue inflammation and injury, where it modulates the ECM to aid in wound healing. MMP8 is implicated in various physiological processes, including embryonic development, angiogenesis, and bone remodeling. However, excessive or unregulated activity of MMP8 can lead to pathological conditions such as arthritis, periodontal disease, and cancer metastasis, where ECM degradation contributes to disease progression. Research into MMP8 aims to understand its regulation and involvement in disease states, providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies for targeting MMP activity in inflammatory and degenerative conditions.
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Gene aliases : CLG1, HNC, MMP-8, MMP8, PMNL-CL
Gene ID : (Human) 4317
Gene symbol : MMP8
Protein Aliases : collagenase 2, matrix metalloproteinase 8 (neutrophil collagenase), Matrix metalloproteinase-8, MMP-8, PMNL collagenase, PMNL-CL, Collagenase, matrix metallo protease, Matrix metalloproteinase8, MMP, MMP 8, MMPs, PMNL CL, PMNLCL, Neutrophil collagenase, PMN leukocyte collagenase
UniProt ID (Human) P22894
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