| Product name | Rat MMP-8 ELISA Kit |
| Synonyms | MMP8, EC:3.4.24.34, Matrix metalloproteinase-8, Neutrophil collagenase |
| Reactivity | Rat |
| Host / Isotype | United States |
| Tests | 1 X 96 well plate |
| Sample type | Serum, Plasma |
| Assay type | Sandwich |
| Sensitivity | 26.1 pg/mL |
| Range | 78.1-5000 pg/mL |
| Tested applications | Sandwich ELISA |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 63849 |
| Sample Type | Average Range |
| Rat serum | 87% 73%-94% |
| Sample | n mean ( pg/mL ) SD CV% |
| 1 | 16 2,353.5 103.8 4.4 |
| 2 | 16 702.1 18.3 2.6 |
| 3 | 16 237.5 10.6 4.4 |
| Storage Instructions | All the reagents are stored at 2-8℃ for 6 months or -20℃ for 12 months. Refer to the protocol for further storage instructions. |
MMP8 (Matrix metalloproteinase-8) an enzyme that degrades fibrillar collagens imparting strength to the fetal membranes, is expressed by leukocytes and chorionic cytotrophoblast cells. MMP8 plays a vital role in a variety of physiological illnesses namely cardiovascular, renal, digestive, and respiratory ailments including cancer. In breast cancer, high plasma levels of MMP-8 may have a protective effect against lymph node metastasis, and in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma, high tumour MMP-8 expression is associated with improved cancer-specific survival (CSS). In addition, serum MMP-8 levels increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) and correlate with distant metastasis. Properties Storage Instructions All the reagents are stored at 2-8℃ for 6 months or -20℃ for 12 months. Refer to the protocol for further storage instructions. Synonyms MMP8, EC:3.4.24.34, Matrix metalloproteinase-8, Neutrophil collagenase FAQ 1、I have limited sample diluent. How should I handle samples requiring high dilution factors? Answer: We recommend performing a serial dilution. For example, if human serum requires a 1,000,000-fold dilution, you can use a three-step 100× dilution method as follows: Step 1: Take 2 uL of human serum and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 100-fold diluted sample. Step 2: Take 2 uL of the 100-fold diluted sample and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 10,000-fold diluted sample. Step 3: Take 2 uL of the 10,000-fold diluted sample and add it to 198 uL of sample diluent, mix thoroughly to obtain a 1,000,000-fold diluted sample. If further dilution is required, additional serial steps can be used. We do not recommend using any other solutions or water for dilution, except for the sample diluent we suggest. If your sample diluent is still insufficient, please contact our customer service for more sample diluent.