Alternative NamesTissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 4; TIMP-4; TIMP4;
Application(s)WB
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
SpecificityThe specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB and IHC against the antigen. Human; rat; expected to react with mouse due to sequence homology;
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse (Predicted), Rat
Immunogen DescriptionA synthetic peptide (YRGHLPLRKEFVDIVQP) corresponding to a region (208-224) from the C-terminus of human Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4. To enhance the immunological response, this peptide was coupled to carrier protein BSA.
ConjugateUnconjugated
Purity DescriptionAffinity purified on antigen column
Application DetailsWestern Blotting (WB). A concentration of 0.1-0.5 µg/mL is recommended for WB. Human TIMP4 (precursor) has a predicted length of 224 residues and MW of 26 kDa. A concentration of 0.5-1.0 µg/mL is recommended to detect the protein in formalin fixed and paraffin embedded tissues. Heat mediated antigen retrieval is recommended. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetMetalloproteinase inhibitor 4
SpecificityThe specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB and IHC against the antigen. Human; rat; expected to react with mouse due to sequence homology;
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse (Predicted), Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionA synthetic peptide (YRGHLPLRKEFVDIVQP) corresponding to a region (208-224) from the C-terminus of human Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4. To enhance the immunological response, this peptide was coupled to carrier protein BSA.
Purity DescriptionAffinity purified on antigen column
FormatLiquid (0.5 mL) in 50% glycerol, 0.9 mg NaCl and 0.2 mg Na2HPO4
Reconstitution InstructionsThe liquid formulation should be diluted in PBS (pH 7.4)
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability.Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Alternative NamesTissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 4; TIMP-4; TIMP4;
Scientific BackgroundThe matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a large family of zinc endopeptidases that degrade extracellular matrix components such as fibronectin and collagen type III. The tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMPs) complex with these matrix metalloproteinases and irreversibly inactivate them. The TIMP proteins are homologous and are either secreted in soluble form (TIMP1, TIMP2 and TIMP4) or bind to extracellular matrix components (TIMP3). Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4 (TIMP4) is known to inhibit MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7 and MMP-9.