Cat#:RP-4558H;Product Name:Recombinant Human MMP 8 Protein;Synonym:Neutrophil collagenase, EC 3.4.24.34, Matrix metalloproteinase-8, MMP-8, PMNL collagenase, PMNL-CL, HNC, CLG1.;Description:Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Protein produced in E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain having a molecular mass of 75 kDa. The MMP-8 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.;Source:E.coli;Purity:Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.;Bioactivity:100 units/ml after activation with APMA by solution assay method. One unit of collagenolytic activity is defined as the cleavage of 1µg of collagen per minute by the solution method.;Formulation:The MMP-8 protein solution (100 units/ml) in 0.05M Tris-HCl buffer, pH 7.6, 0.2M NaCl, 5mM CaCl2, 0.0025% NaN3 and 0.1% BSA.;Stability:Recombinant Proteins are stable for up to 1 year from date of receipt at -70℃;Storage:Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.;