Rabbit anti-Human MMP17 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q9ULZ9

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MMP17

Target Full Name

Matrix metalloproteinase-17

Target Function

Endopeptidase that degrades various components of the extracellular matrix, such as fibrin. May be involved in the activation of membrane-bound precursors of growth factors or inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha. May also be involved in tumoral process. Cleaves pro-TNF-alpha at the '74-Ala-|-Gln-75' site. Not obvious if able to proteolytically activate progelatinase A. Does not hydrolyze collagen types I, II, III, IV and V, gelatin, fibronectin, laminin, decorin nor alpha1-antitrypsin.

Target Subcellular Location

[Isoform Long]: Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor; Extracellular side. Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix.

Target Protein Families

Peptidase M10A family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in brain, leukocytes, colon, ovary testis and breast cancer. Expressed also in many transformed and non-transformed cell types.

Target Synonyms

Matrix metalloproteinase 17; Matrix metalloproteinase 17 membrane inserted; Matrix metalloproteinase-17; Membrane type 4 matrix metalloproteinase ; Membrane type matrix metalloproteinase 4; Membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase 4; Membrane-type-4 matrix metalloproteinase; MMP 17; MMP-17; Mmp17; MMP17_HUMAN; MT MMP 4; MT MMP4; MT-MMP 4; MT4 MMP; MT4-MMP; MT4MMP; MTMMP 4; MTMMP4

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the peptidase M10 family and membrane-type subfamily of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Proteins in this family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Members of this subfamily contain a transmembrane domain suggesting that these proteins are expressed at the cell surface rather than secreted. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protease. This protein is unique among the membrane-type matrix metalloproteinases in that it is anchored to the cell membrane via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor. Elevated expression of the encoded protein has been observed in osteoarthritis and multiple human cancers.