MILLIPLEX^® Human MMP Magnetic Bead Panel 1 - Immunology Multiplex Assay

MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases), a family of zinc proteases responsible for the breakdown of extracellular matrix (ECM), play a key role in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development and tissue morphogenesis, tissue and bone remodeling, wound healing, and angiogenesis. These processes rely on MMPs′ role in the cleavage of cell surface receptors, the release of apoptotic ligands, cell proliferation and differentiation, and chemokine activity modulation. Similar in structure, MMPs are synthesized and secreted as inactive pro-enzymes that require proteolytic cleavage for activation. This process can be mediated by serine proteases or other MMPs. An increase in MMP expression occurs in response to a wide range of stimuli, including adhesion molecules, growth factors, cytokines, and hormones. Regulation of MMP activity is controlled primarily by TIMPs (tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases). Therefore, disruption of the MMP/TIMP balance can result in arthritis, cardiovascular disease and tumor growth and metastasis.

MILLIPLEX^® Human MMP Bead Panel 1 is a 3 plex kit to be used for the simultaneous quantification of any or all the following analytes in serum/plasma samples: MMP-3, MMP-12, and MMP-13.

The Luminex^® xMAP^® platform uses a magnetic bead immunoassay format for ideal speed and sensitivity to quantitate multiple analytes simultaneously, dramatically improving productivity while conserving valuable sample volume.

Panel Type: Cytokines/Chemokines

Cross-reactivity between the antibodies and any of the other analytes in this panel is non-detectable or negligible.

Design your multiplex kit by choosing available analytes within this panel.

Recommended storage for kit components is 2 - 8°C.

Sensitivity: See protocol for sensitivities of individual analytes

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