Analysis of proMMP-9 (Human) by MSD Hypersensitive Multi-Factor Electrochemiluminescence Analyzer (CAT#: STEM-MB-0506-LGZ)

Introduction

Matrix metalloproteinases are zinc- and calcium-dependent endopeptidases capable of degrading all components of the extracellular matrix. They play important roles in many physiological processes, such as embryonic development, tissue shaping, replication, regeneration, etc. They are involved in many pathological processes such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular diseases. The amount of newly synthesized MMPs is mainly controlled by the level of replication.