Anti-MMP26 Antibody

MMP26 (matrix metalloproteinase 26) is a zinc-dependent endopeptidase studied for its role in extracellular matrix remodeling and altered expression in several malignant tissues. This rabbit polyclonal primary antibody from Antibodies.com is supplied at 1 mg/ml in phosphate buffered saline containing 15 mM sodium azide, at approximately pH 7.2, and is validated for western blot applications. The host species is rabbit, the clonality is polyclonal, and the antibody is unconjugated, enabling downstream labeling with HRP, fluorophore, or biotin conjugates according to experimental design. Reactivity has been characterized against human, mouse, and rat samples, supporting cross-species western blot studies of MMP26 expression in cell lysates and tissue homogenates. Researchers commonly use this reagent to investigate MMP26 protein levels in contexts such as endometrial, prostate, and breast carcinoma models, where altered MMP26 expression has been linked to tumor invasion and progression. Shipped as 100 µl of liquid, it is intended for research use only and should be stored refrigerated and protected from light, with appropriate sodium azide safety precautions during handling.