Anti-MMP-2 (L638) Antibody

This rabbit polyclonal antibody targets the L638 region of MMP-2, a zinc-dependent matrix metalloproteinase (also called gelatinase A or 72 kDa type IV collagenase) that degrades type IV collagen and other extracellular matrix components. Supplied unconjugated at 1 mg/ml in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) with 0.05% sodium azide at approximately pH 7.2, each vial from Antibodies.com contains 50 µl of antibody validated for western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunofluorescence (IF) applications on human, mouse, and rat samples.

MMP-2 plays a documented role in angiogenesis, wound healing, fibrosis, tumor invasion, and the metastatic cascade, and this antibody supports studies of matrix turnover, cancer progression, and inflammatory remodeling. The polyclonal format provides broader epitope coverage than monoclonal alternatives, and the unconjugated state allows flexible pairing with secondary antibodies of the researcher's choice. Refrigerate after receipt, protect from light, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and aliquot on first use to maintain long-term stability. For research use only; not validated for diagnostic or clinical applications.