| Tissue Specificity |
specifically binds to MMP19 and does not cross-react with the other MMP family members (MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP9, etc). The zymogen of MMP19 is found at 58 kDa and is activated to a 55 kDa form, a 45-47 kDa form, and then to a 28 kDa final active form. Depending on the activation method, MMP19 can be seen as a cascade of active forms. Anti-MMP19, C-terminal recognizes the pro-form and most active forms of MMP19. Since the hemopexin domain is cleaved from the smallest active form of MMP19, the antibody will not recognize this form. |