MMP-1 is produced by fibroblasts, chondrocytes, macrophages, endothelial cells, and osteoblasts. It is induced by the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1 and TNF-α, various growth factors such as EGF, PDGF, FGF basic, and Oncostatin M, chemical agents such as cAMP and phorbol esters and events occurring at the cell surface such as cell fusion and phagocytosis. MMP-1 plays a significant role in the degradation of different types of collagen in extracellular matrix remodeling. It is implicated in a variety of processes involving collagen degradation such as emphysema, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, periodontal and respiratory disease, angiogenesis and tumorigenesis, tissue remodeling and wound healing, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Human Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) ELISA Kit employs a two-site sandwich ELISA to quantitate MMP1 in samples. An antibody specific for MMP1 has been pre-coated onto a microplate. Standards and samples are pipetted into the wells and anyMMP1 present is bound by the immobilized antibody. After removing any unbound substances, a biotin-conjugated antibody specific for MMP1 is added to the wells. After washing, Streptavidin conjugated Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to the wells. Following a wash to remove any unbound avidin-enzyme reagent, a substrate solution is added to the wells and color develops in proportion to the amount of MMP1 bound in the initial step. The color development is stopped and the intensity of the color is measured.

Human Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) ELISA Kit listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.

Find more details at http://www.abbkine.com/product/human-matrix-metalloproteinase-1-mmp1-elisa-kit-kte61122/

Abbkine Scientific Co., Ltd. was founded by a number of scientists and marketing experts in the field of life science in California in 2012. With growing demands from Asia Pacific, it move its headquarters to China. Combining cutting edge technology from United States with China's manufacturing engineering and cost advantages, we aim to provide innovative, high quality assay kits, recombinant proteins, antibodies and other research tools to accelerate life science fundamental research, drug discovery, etc.