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Mouse Anti-TIMP-1/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
This gene belongs to the TIMP gene family. The proteins encoded by this gene family are natural inhibitors of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a group of peptidases involved in degradation of the extracellular matrix. In addition to its inhibitory role against most of the known MMPs, the encoded protein is able to promote cell proliferation in a wide range of cell types, and may also have an anti-apoptotic function. Transcription of this gene is highly inducible in response to many cytokines and hormones. In addition, the expression from some but not all inactive X chromosomes suggests that this gene inactivation is polymorphic in human females. This gene is located within intron 6 of the synapsin I gene and is transcribed in the opposite direction. [provided by RefSeq].
Function:
Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Also mediates erythropoiesis in vitro; but, unlike IL-3, it is species-specific, stimulating the growth and differentiation of only human and murine erythroid progenitors. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-10, MMP-11, MMP-12, MMP-13 and MMP-16. Does not act on MMP-14.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted.
Post-translational modifications:
The activity of TIMP1 is dependent on the presence of disulfide bonds.
Similarity:
Belongs to the protease inhibitor I35 (TIMP) family.
Contains 1 NTR domain.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 7076 Human
Entrez Gene: 21857 Mouse
Omim: 305370 Human
SwissProt: P01033 Human
SwissProt: P12032 Mouse
Unigene: 522632 Human
Unigene: 8245 Mouse
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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