{"product_id":"mmp12-antibody-matrix-metalloproteinase-12-bha17135838","title":"Mmp12 Antibody \/ Matrix metalloproteinase 12","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMmp12 Antibody \/ Matrix metalloproteinase 12 is a anti-MMP12 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), ELISA with listed reactivity in Mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMP12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications (as listed):\u003c\/strong\u003e WB, ELISA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMMP12 antibody detects Matrix metalloproteinase-12, also known as macrophage metalloelastase, an extracellular matrix-degrading enzyme that plays a key role in tissue remodeling, inflammation, and innate immune defense. The UniProt recommended name is Matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP12), and alternate names include macrophage metalloelastase, hME, macrophage elastase, and MME. MMP12 belongs to the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family, a group of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that degrade components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and regulate numerous physiological and pathological processes including wound healing, angiogenesis, and tumor progression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMMP12 is predominantly expressed in macrophages, where it contributes to tissue turnover and inflammatory regulation by cleaving elastin, fibronectin, laminin, and type IV collagen. MMP12 antibody is often used in immunohistochemistry, western blot, and zymography to assess macrophage activation and ECM degradation activity. During chronic inflammation, such as in atherosclerosis, emphysema, and rheumatoid arthritis, overproduction of MMP12 accelerates ECM breakdown and tissue destruction. Conversely, controlled MMP12 activity is necessary for effective wound repair, pathogen clearance, and extracellular remodeling in normal immune responses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructurally, MMP12 contains the conserved catalytic zinc-binding motif (HEXXHXXGXXH) and a C-terminal hemopexin domain important for substrate specificity and interaction with tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The MMP12 antibody is used to monitor expression and activity under various conditions where macrophage-mediated proteolysis contributes to disease pathology. The MMP12 gene is located on chromosome 11q22.2-q22.3, clustered with other MMP family members including MMP1, MMP3, and MMP13. The mature enzyme is secreted as a pro-MMP, which is activated by proteolytic cleavage or oxidative stress in inflamed tissues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond matrix degradation, MMP12 regulates cytokine bioavailability and macrophage migration, influencing the balance between inflammation and resolution. Elevated MMP12 levels have been correlated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) severity and vascular remodeling in atheromatous plaques. Genetic knockout models in mice have shown Mmp12 deletion reduces elastin breakdown and lung injury, highlighting its central role in tissue integrity. Research using MMP12 antibody supports studies of inflammation, fibrosis, tumor invasion, and innate immunity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern blotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELISA:\u003c\/strong\u003e support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal): - UniProt search — UniProt — https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/uniprotkb?query=MMP12 - NCBI Gene search — NCBI — https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=MMP12 - Ensembl search — Ensembl — https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=MMP12 - Human Protein Atlas search — HPA — https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/search\/MMP12 - PubMed (review) — NLM — https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?term=MMP12+review --\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 ug\/ml \/ 100 ug","offer_id":53047306486125,"sku":"FY12936","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_4b186405-cdbf-4c91-ad72-25a8e039d79c.jpg?v=1782237053","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mmp12-antibody-matrix-metalloproteinase-12-bha17135838","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}