Rat Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) ELISA Kit

Validated for rat-derived samples, this quantitative immunoassay from Assay Genie measures Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2), a zinc-dependent endopeptidase commonly called Gelatinase A or 72 kDa type IV collagenase. MMP-2 cleaves type IV collagen and other extracellular matrix components, supporting research into tissue remodeling, angiogenesis, wound healing, and tumor cell invasion.

The kit accommodates a broad range of starting materials, including serum along with plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, and cell culture supernatants, supporting both in vivo studies and cell-based in vitro experimental designs. The 96-assay microplate format fits medium-throughput MMP-2 quantification in cardiovascular, oncology, and inflammation research models.

All required reagents and buffers are supplied, and the procedure uses a conventional microplate reader for absorbance readouts. Investigators studying extracellular matrix turnover, metastatic potential, or pharmacological effects on basement membrane remodeling can apply this assay to longitudinal treatment-versus-control sample sets.