Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-4 (TIMP-4) is member of the TIMP family of inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities. In addition, TIMPs have non-MMP associated functions, including roles in growth promotion, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. All four members of the TIMP gene family form a similar secondary structure due to the formation of six highly conserved disulfide bonds. It has been reported that some TIMPs, TIMP4 included, can bind a tetraspanin in the plasma membrane, initiating an intra-cellular signaling cascade. Elevated levels of TIMP4 have been associated with breast cancer progression and heart disease.
應用類型
ELISA,Immunohistochemistry,Western Blot,
免疫原
Anti-TIMP4 (MOUSE) Monoclonal Antibody was produced in mouse by repeated immunizations with full length human TIMP4 protein followed by hybridoma development.
來源宿主
Mouse
反應性
H. sapiens (Human)
保存建議
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