MMP-2
MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase-2), also known as gelatinase A, is a zinc-dependent extracellular endopeptidase that plays a central role in extracellular matrix remodeling through the degradation of gelatin, type IV collagen, and other basement membrane components[6][7]. Mechanistically, MMP-2 is synthesized as a latent proenzyme and is activated at the cell surface through the MT1-MMP/TIMP-2/pro-MMP-2 activation complex, linking its proteolytic activity to tightly regulated pericellular signaling and matrix turnover[1][2]. Through these functions, MMP-2 contributes to cell migration, tissue remodeling, angiogenesis, and inflammatory regulation, making it an important mediator of both physiological repair processes and pathological tissue remodeling[6][7]. Dysregulated MMP-2 expression or activation has been associated with cancer progression, cardiovascular disorders, kidney disease, diabetic complications, and fibrotic conditions, where excessive extracellular matrix degradation promotes disease development and tissue dysfunction[6]. In tumor models, elevated MMP-2 activity correlates with invasive behavior, metastatic dissemination, and angiogenic remodeling, supporting its widespread use as a biomarker and mechanistic target in cancer research[3][4]. Compared with the closely related gelatinase MMP-9, MMP-2 is constitutively expressed in many tissues and is preferentially regulated through MT1-MMP- and TIMP-2-dependent activation mechanisms, whereas MMP-9 is more commonly induced by inflammatory stimuli and exhibits distinct substrate and regulatory profiles[7]. For experimental applications, broad-spectrum metalloproteinase inhibitors such as batimastat have been widely used to investigate MMP-2-dependent signaling and matrix remodeling, although selective targeting remains an active area of therapeutic development[5].
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MMP-2 Related Products (145)
Related Products (145)
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Recombinant Proteins (7)
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Antibodies (1)
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Sorafenib
0 ImagesSynonyms: Bay 43-9006Sorafenib (Bay 43-9006) is a potent oral active multikinase inhibitor. Sorafenib blocks autophosphorylation and activity of receptor tyrosine kinases (VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3) and RAF family kinases, thereby suppressing the RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways, inhibiting STAT3 phosphorylation, and selectively inhibiting the MAPK pathway in cancer cells. Sorafenib induces cell cycle arrest, autophagy, apoptosis, and PARP cleavage, reduces Bcl-2, Bcl-XL, cyclin D1 levels, and activates Bak and Bax. Sorafenib inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in mouse and rat models. Sorafenib can be used for cancer research, such as colon, breast, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian, pancreatic, melanoma, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Marimastat
0 ImagesSynonyms: BB2516; TA2516Marimastat (BB2516) is a broad spectrum and orally bioavailable inhibitor of MMPs, with potent activity against MMP-9 (IC50=3 nM), MMP-1 (IC50=5 nM), MMP-2 (IC50=6 nM), MMP-14 (IC50=9 nM) and MMP-7 (IC50=13 nM), used in the treatment of cancer. Marimastat (BB2516) is an angiogenesis and metastasis inhibitor, which limits the growth and production of blood vessels. As an antimetatstatic agent it prevents malignant cells from breaching the basement membranes.
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SB-3CT
0 ImagesSB-3CT is a potent and competitive matrix metalloproteinase MMP-2 and MMP-9 inhibitor with Ki values of 13.9 and 600 nM, respectively. SB-3CT has high selectivity for gelatinases. SB-3CT shows blood-brain barrier permeability and has neuroprotective effects and anticancer activity.
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Sorafenib tosylate
0 ImagesSynonyms: Bay 43-9006 tosylateSorafenib (Bay 43-9006) tosylate is a potent oral active multikinase inhibitor. Sorafenib blocks autophosphorylation and activity of receptor tyrosine kinases (VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3) and RAF family kinases, thereby suppressing the RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways, inhibiting STAT3 phosphorylation, and selectively inhibiting the MAPK pathway in cancer cells. Sorafenib tosylate induces cell cycle arrest, autophagy, apoptosis, and PARP cleavage, reduces Bcl-2, Bcl-XL, cyclin D1 levels, and activates Bak and Bax. Sorafenib tosylate inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in mouse and rat models. Sorafenib tosylate can be used for cancer research, such as colon, breast, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian, pancreatic, melanoma, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Pexmetinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: ARRY-614Pexmetinib (ARRY-614) is an orally active dual Tie-2 and p38 MAPK inhibitor. Pexmetinib binds to Tie-2 and p38 MAPK in a "DFG-out" conformation, attenuates the phosphorylation of p38, inhibits STAT3 activation, reduces the promoter-binding activity of NFATc1, and decreases the expression of MMPs. Pexmetinib inhibits leukemia cell proliferation, abrogates TNF-α-mediated myelosuppression of healthy hematopoietic stem cells, stimulates hematopoiesis in primary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) samples, inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption, and suppresses migration, invasion and induced osteolysis of breast cancer cells. Pexmetinib can be used in research related to myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia and breast cancer-induced osteolysis.
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KP-457
0 ImagesKP-457 is a selective a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) inhibitor, with higher selectivity for ADAM17 than for other MMPs and ADAM10, and IC50s are 11.1 nM (ADAM17), 748 nM (ADAM10), 717 nM (MMP2), 9760 nM (MMP3), 2200 nM (MMP8), 5410 nM (MMP9), 930 nM (MMP13), 2140 nM (MMP14), and 7100 nM (MMP17), respectively.
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Sorafenib-d3
0 ImagesSynonyms: Donafenib; Bay 43-9006-d3Sorafenib-d3 (Donafenib) is the deuterated-labeled Sorafenib (HY-10201). Sorafenib (Bay 43-9006) is a potent oral active multikinase inhibitor. Sorafenib blocks autophosphorylation and activity of receptor tyrosine kinases (VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3) and RAF family kinases, thereby suppressing the RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways, inhibiting STAT3 phosphorylation, and selectively inhibiting the MAPK pathway in cancer cells. Sorafenib induces cell cycle arrest, autophagy, apoptosis, and PARP cleavage, reduces Bcl-2, Bcl-XL, cyclin D1 levels, and activates Bak and Bax. Sorafenib inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in mouse and rat models. Sorafenib can be used for cancer research, such as colon, breast, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian, pancreatic, melanoma, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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ARP-100
0 ImagesARP-100 is a potent and selective matrix metalloproteinase MMP-2 inhibitor (IC50=12 nM). ARP-100 interacts with S1＇ pocket of MMP-2 and shows anti-invasive properties in an in vitro model of invasion on matrigel. ARP-100 shows the less inhibitory activity towards MMP-1 (>50 μM), MMP-3 (4.5 μM), MMP-7 (>50 μM), and MMP-9 (0.2 μM).
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Indinavir sulfate
0 ImagesSynonyms: MK-639; L735524Indinavir sulfate (MK-639) is an orally active and selective HIV-1 protease inhibitor with a Ki of 0.54 nM for PR. Indinavir sulfate exhibits anticancer activity by inhibiting the activation of MMPs-2 hydrolysis, anti-angiogenesis and inducing apoptosis. Indinavir sulfate is also a SARS-CoV 3CLpro inhibitor.
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Cetrimonium bromide
0 ImagesSynonyms: CTAB; Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromideCetrimonium bromide (CTAB), a quaternary ammonium, is an orally active cationic surfaetant. Cetrimonium bromide has toxicity and anticancer effect. Cetrimonium bromide inhibits cell migration and invasion through modulating the canonical and non-canonical TGF-β signaling pathways. Cetrimonium bromide can be used for DNA extraction.
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Isorhapontigenin
0 ImagesIsorhapontigenin is an orally active dietary polyphenol. Isorhapontigenin acts as a potent antioxidant that reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Isorhapontigenin promotes the binding of JUN to the AP-1 site on the SESN2 promoter, induces SESN2 transcription, triggers MAPK8-dependent JUN activation, and upregulates the expression of PPAR-α, PGC-1α and CPT-1A to facilitate fatty acid oxidation. Isorhapontigenin induces autophagy, apoptosis and preadipocyte differentiation; it inhibits tumor growth, cell invasion, NF-κB transcriptional activity, the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, STAT1 phosphorylation and MMP-2 expression. Isorhapontigenin alleviates oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokine release and triglyceride accumulation; it increases intracellular ATP levels and promotes Nrf2 nuclear translocation. Isorhapontigenin improves insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue and glucose tolerance, and reduces postprandial blood glucose, insulin and free fatty acid levels. Isorhapontigenin is applicable to research on bladder cancer, liver injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute lung injury and type 2 diabetes.
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Guluronic acid sodium
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N7700APurity: 98.0%Synonyms: G2013 sodiumGuluronic acid (G2013) sodium is an orally active oxidative stress regulator and anti-inflammatory agent that exerts pharmacological effects by down-regulating various pro-inflammatory and oxidative stress-related genes (such as TLR4, NF-κB, iNOS, etc.) and inhibiting the activities of COX-2, MMPs and VEGF. Low-dose Guluronic acid sodium up-regulates the expression of immunoregulatory genes SHIP1 and SOCS1, thereby effectively inhibiting cancer-related inflammation, tumor angiogenesis, cell adhesion and metastasis, while reducing the accumulation of immunosuppressive cells. Guluronic acid sodium significantly prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing hosts within a concentration range without direct cytotoxicity, demonstrating favorable safety. Guluronic acid sodium has involved in the research of multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, breast cancer and other inflammatory diseases.
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m-PEG2000-NHS ester
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W591424CAS No.: 92451-01-9Synonyms: mPEG2000-SC; mPEG2000-Succinimidyl esterm-PEG2000-NHS ester (mPEG2000-SC) is a reagent with both cell adhesion inhibition and peptide conjugation functions. The NHS ester group of m-PEG2000-NHS ester forms stable amide bonds with primary amine-containing molecules (e.g., the N-terminus of MMP-2-cleavable octapeptide) to generate mPEG-peptide intermediates for liposome surface modification. When m-PEG2000-NHS ester is immobilized on a cystamine-modified gold surface, it can construct an in vitro model for cell adhesion kinetic studies, and higher PEG density and thicker layers correlate with lower cell adhesion rates. m-PEG2000-NHS ester can synthesize MMP-2-responsive PEGylated lipid conjugates to achieve MMP-triggered dePEGylation in the tumor microenvironment. m-PEG2000-NHS ester can be used in studies related to colon cancer and other conditions.
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Auraptene
0 ImagesAuraptene is an orally active geranyloxycoumarin that can be isolated from plants in the Brassicaceae family, antibacterial, anti-pathogen, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and neuroprotective effects. Auraptene plays an important role in the treatment of various chronic diseases such as hypertension and cystic fibrosis.
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Alisol B 23-acetate
0 ImagesSynonyms: 23-Acetylalismol B; 23-O-Acetylalisol B; Alisol B monoacetateAlisol B 23-acetate is an orally active prototerpane-type triterpenoid. Alisol B 23-acetate can be isolated from Alisma orientalis. Alisol B 23-acetate induces Apoptosis, promotes ROS generation, downregulates CDK4/6, MMP-2/9, upregulates cleaved PARP, activates FXR and inhibits Syk. Alisol B 23-acetate has anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities. Alisol B 23-acetate protects the kidney from ischemia-reperfusion injury. Alisol B 23-acetate has anticancer activity against ovarian cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and gastric cancer. Alisol B 23-acetate can be used in the study of atherosclerosis and allergic asthma.
