{"product_id":"mmp20-antibody-matrix-metalloproteinase-20-bha17136093","title":"MMP20 Antibody \/ Matrix metalloproteinase 20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMMP20 Antibody \/ Matrix metalloproteinase 20 is a anti-MMP20 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMP20\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\u003eMMP20 antibody detects Matrix metalloproteinase-20, an extracellular endopeptidase that degrades enamel matrix proteins during tooth development. The UniProt recommended name is Matrix metalloproteinase-20 (MMP20). Also known as enamelysin, this enzyme belongs to the matrix metalloproteinase family responsible for remodeling extracellular matrix components during morphogenesis and tissue repair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctionally, MMP20 antibody identifies a 483-amino-acid secreted zinc-dependent protease synthesized as a zymogen that is activated by propeptide cleavage. MMP20 is specifically expressed in ameloblasts and odontoblasts, where it cleaves amelogenin, ameloblastin, and enamelin to enable proper enamel mineralization and organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MMP20 gene is located on chromosome 11q22.2 and exhibits tissue-specific expression limited primarily to developing teeth. Its enzymatic activity contributes to normal enamel formation and maturation during odontogenesis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePathologically, mutations in MMP20 cause autosomal recessive amelogenesis imperfecta, a disorder characterized by defective enamel formation and tooth fragility. Altered MMP20 expression has also been implicated in oral cancer and tissue invasion. Research using MMP20 antibody supports studies in dental biology, extracellular matrix remodeling, and developmental biochemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMMP20 antibody is validated for western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA to detect matrix-degrading enzymes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructurally, Matrix metalloproteinase-20 features a catalytic zinc-binding domain and a hemopexin-like domain responsible for substrate recognition. This antibody enables investigation of MMP20's function in enamel formation and extracellular matrix turnover.\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=MMP20 - NCBI Gene search — NCBI — https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=MMP20 - Ensembl search — Ensembl — https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=MMP20 - Human Protein Atlas search — HPA — https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/search\/MMP20 - PubMed (review) — NLM — https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?term=MMP20+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":53047318806893,"sku":"FY13191","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_d00e4a13-8229-4fce-806a-da89ea815bdf.jpg?v=1782237072","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mmp20-antibody-matrix-metalloproteinase-20-bha17136093","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}