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The Human Collagenase I (Catalog #AAA12542) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA12542 ELISA Kit recognizes Human Collagenase I. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Collagenase I, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
All products in the AAA Biotech catalog are strictly for research-use only, and are absolutely not suitable for use in any sort of medical, therapeutic, prophylactic, in-vivo, or diagnostic capacity. By purchasing a product from AAA Biotech, you are explicitly certifying that said products will be properly tested and used in line with industry standard. AAA Biotech and its authorized distribution partners reserve the right to refuse to fulfill any order if we have any indication that a purchaser may be intending to use a product outside of our accepted criteria.Disclaimer
Though we do strive to guarantee the information represented in this datasheet, AAA Biotech cannot be held responsible for any oversights or imprecisions. AAA Biotech reserves the right to adjust any aspect of this datasheet at any time and without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to inform AAA Biotech of any product performance issues observed or experienced within 30 days of receipt of said product. To see additional details on this or any of our other policies, please see our Terms & Conditions page.Frequently Asked Questions
What does a human collagenase ELISA kit measure?
This ELISA kit quantitatively measures human collagenase (matrix metalloproteinases) protein levels in biological samples. Collagenase enzymes specifically degrade collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins, making them key biomarkers for tissue remodeling and degradation processes in tissues and body fluids.
Which collagenase enzymes can be detected with this ELISA kit?
The kit detects human collagenase Type I (MMP-1) and/or Type II enzymes, which are the primary collagenases responsible for cleaving native collagen in the extracellular matrix. These enzymes are ubiquitously produced by fibroblasts, macrophages, and other cell types during tissue remodeling and inflammation.
Is collagenase a marker for tissue remodeling or inflammation?
Yes, collagenase serves as both a tissue remodeling and an inflammation marker. Elevated collagenase levels indicate active extracellular matrix degradation occurring during normal wound healing and pathological inflammation, fibrosis, and tissue turnover in various disease states.
Can this kit be used to study extracellular matrix degradation?
Absolutely, Collagenase is the primary enzyme responsible for native collagen breakdown in ECM degradation. This kit directly measures collagenase activity levels, making it ideal for studying ECM remodeling dynamics in tissue engineering, wound healing, and disease models involving matrix degradation.
Is collagenase ELISA commonly used in fibrosis or cancer research?
Yes, collagenase measurement is extensively used in fibrosis research to monitor excessive collagen deposition and in cancer research to assess tumor microenvironment remodeling and metastatic potential, as elevated collagenase correlates with increased invasiveness and epithelial-mesenchymal transition.
What human sample types are typically tested for collagenase levels?
Standard sample types include serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, urine, and cell culture supernatants. For clinical diagnostics, 24-hour urine collection and plasma samples are most commonly used to assess systemic collagenase levels during disease monitoring.
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