Because matrix matters! The path to liver disease is paved with MMPs and collagen
Posted: November 11, 2022
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DiaPharma and QuickZyme Know Matrix Matters!
Matrix Metalloproteases (MMPs) degrade collagen and elastin. As indicators of inflammation and disease, they are key targets for drug development.
- Biliary Atresia – MMP-7 has garnished much research support for its role in mediating biliary injury in the disease.
- NAFLD/NASH – Serum MMP-7 can further research of advanced fibrosis. MMP-9 is useful when researching NAFLD.
- ALD – Publications show that MMP-2, MMP-8 and MMP-9 may be markers of alcohol-associated liver cirrhosis. Also, pre-clinical rat models show that MMP-9 is elevated when exposed to chronic alcohol consumption.
QuickZyme specializes in collagen-related assays and MMP activity assays (MMP-2, MMP-7, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-14). These assays were developed by scientists to fill an unmet need in their studies. They give a more granular insight to the role that fabrication and degradation of the extracellular matrix can play in fibrosis, inflammation, and metastatic tumors.
Finally, a test to accurately and specifically quantify MMP activity in relevant biological samples (blood, sputum, urine, cell cultures, etc.). These kits make testing more efficient, with a dual readout option: Measure endogenous active MMP-7 (naturally occurring) or total (active + pro) MMP-7 for each plate.
Available QuickZyme MMP Activity Assays:
- QuickZyme Human MMP-2 Activity Assay Kit
- QuickZyme Human MMP-7 Activity Assay Kit
- QuickZyme Human MMP-8 Activity Assay Kit
- QuickZyme Human MMP-9 Activity Assay Kit
- QuickZyme Mouse MMP-9 Activity Assay Kit
- QuickZyme Human MMP-14 Activity Assay Kit
Make your life easier with these QuickZyme kits.
Research use only in the U.S. and Canada. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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