Anti-MMP-9 Antibody

Dedicated for researchers investigating extracellular matrix remodeling, this polyclonal antibody from Antibodies.com targets matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), a zinc-dependent endopeptidase widely studied in oncology, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular pathology, and wound healing contexts. The reagent was raised in rabbit and is provided unconjugated, supporting both Western blot and ELISA workflows for detecting endogenous human MMP-9 in cell lysates, tissue homogenates, or conditioned media. Each vial contains 100 µl of antiserum, sufficient for several immunoblotting membranes or microwell plates after appropriate dilution. Reactivity has been characterized against the human target, which is relevant for translational studies of tumor invasion, atherosclerotic plaque instability, and acute inflammatory responses where MMP-9 levels serve as a biomarker of disease activity. The unconjugated format allows laboratories to label the antibody with HRP, biotin, or fluorophore reporters, enabling tailored detection schemes across immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, or chromogenic readouts. For best results, aliquot upon arrival and store refrigerated; protect from light and minimize freeze-thaw cycles to maintain binding activity across multiple experiments.