As the first member of membrane type (MT) MMPs, MMP-14, also known as MT1-MMP, plays an important role in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling by being able to degrade type I collagen, activate pro-MMP-2 and process cell adhesion molecules such as CD44 and integrin alpha V. MMP-14 is therefore a key enzyme in many physiological and pathological processes such as angiogenesis and tumor invasion. Structurally, MMP-14 consists of the following domains: a pro domain containing the furin cleavage site, a catalytic domain containing the zinc-binding site, a hinge region, a hemopexin-like domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplamasic tail. Product Properties Synonyms MMP-X1, MT-MMP 1, MT1-MMP Accession P50281 GeneID 4323 Source E.coli-derived human MMP-14 protein, Ala21-Gly284. Molecular Weight Approximately 29.6 kDa. AA Sequence ALASLGSAQS SSFSPEAWLQ QYGYLPPGDL RTHTQRSPQS LSAAIAAMQK FYGLQVTGKA DADTMKAMRR PRCGVPDKFG AEIKANVRRK RYAIQGLKWQ HNEITFCIQN YTPKVGEYAT YEAIRKAFRV WESATPLRFR EVPYAYIREG HEKQADIMIF FAEGFHGDST PFDGEGGFLA HAYFPGPNIG GDTHFDSAEP WTVRNEDLNG NDIFLVAVHE LGHALGLEHS SDPSAIMAPF YQWMDTENFV LPDDDRRGIQ QLYG Tag None Physical Appearance Sterile colorless liquid. Purity >95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. Biological Activity Test in Process. Endotoxin < 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, 300 mM NaCl, 3 mM CaCl2, 10 μM ZnCl2, with 30% glycerol. Shipping and Storage The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20 ℃ for 1 year. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Cautions Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation. For research use only!
