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 (148)
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Recombinant Proteins (7)
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Antibodies (1)
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Vitamin CK3
0 ImagesVitamin CK3 is the combination of Vitamin C and vitamin K3 (100:1 ratio). Vitamin CK3 can decrease MMP activity. Vitamin CK3 can reactivate DNases and cause cell autophagy. Vitamin CK3 can be used for the research of cancer, such as lung cancer.
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Guluronic acid
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N7700CAS No.: 15769-56-9Synonyms: G2013Guluronic acid (G2013) 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 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 significantly prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing hosts within a concentration range without direct cytotoxicity, demonstrating favorable safety. Guluronic acid has involved in the research of multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, breast cancer and other inflammatory diseases.
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(Rac)-AAA
0 Images(Rac)-AAA is a regulator and inhibitor targeting GPR75. By blocking the 20-HETE-induced downregulation of GPR75 expression, (Rac)-AAA effectively inhibits the activation of key downstream signaling pathways including EGFR, AKT, NF-κB and FAK. (Rac)-AAA reverses 20-HETE-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition, which is specifically characterized by downregulating vimentin (vimentin), upregulating E-Cadherin, as well as reducing MMP-2 activity and cancer cell migration ability. (Rac)-AAA also abolishes the 20-HETE-induced upregulation of HIC-5 expression and anchorage-independent growth, and modulates the subcellular localization of PKC-α and phosphorylated AKT. (Rac)-AAA is investigated in androgen-independent prostate cancer (castration-resistant prostate cancer).
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Ethyl trans-caffeate
0 ImagesEthyl trans-caffeate is a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9). Ethyl trans-caffeate can be isolated from Artemisia aucheri. Ethyl trans-caffeate binds to the SARS-CoV-2 main protease by forming a hydrogen bond with Thr190. The PMK extract of Pandanus tectorius fruit containing Ethyl trans-caffeate inhibits HMG-CoA reductase activity. Ethyl trans-caffeate can be used in research on COVID-19 and atherosclerosis.
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Sorafenib-d4
0 ImagesSynonyms: Bay 43-9006-d4Sorafenib-d4 (Bay 43-9006-d4) 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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(R)-ND-336
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-124373ACAS No.: 2252493-33-5
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CGS 27023A free base
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18694ACAS No.: 161314-70-1CGS 27023A free base is a non-peptidic and orally active MMP inhibitor with the Ki values of 43, 33, 20 and 8 nM for MMP-3, MMP-1, MMP-2 amd MMP-9, respectively. CGS 27023A free base prevents cartilage degradation in stromelysin-induced rabbit cartilage degradation model. CGS 27023A free base can be used for study of arthritis.
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DH-18
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-168605DH-18 is a matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor with the IC50 values of 139.45 nM, 518.11 nM and 833.34 nM for MMP-2, MMP-9 and MMP-8, respectively. DH-18 induces cell apoptosis and arrests cell cycle in the G0/G1 phase. DH-18 inhibits cell growth and can be used for study of chronic myeloid leukemia.
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Propoxur-d3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-B0916SCAS No.: 1219798-56-7Propoxur-d3 is the deuterated form of Propoxur (HY-B0916). Propoxur is a reversible, competitive, orally active AChE inhibitor that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Propoxur inhibits AChE activity to induce neurotoxicity, while promoting MMP-2 expression and enhancing tumor cell migration and invasion by inducing intracellular ROS generation and activating the ERK/Nrf2 signaling pathway. On the one hand, Propoxur inhibits AChE, leading to acetylcholine accumulation and causing neurological dysfunction; on the other hand, it promotes Nrf2 nuclear translocation through ROS-dependent ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and upregulates MMP-2 and other invasion-related proteins. Propoxur is also a carbamate insecticide used to combat turf, forestry, and household pests.
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Vitamin CK3 (Standard)
0 ImagesVitamin CK3 (Standard) is the combination of Vitamin C and vitamin K3 (100:1 ratio). Vitamin CK3 (Standard) can decrease MMP activity. Vitamin CK3 (Standard) can reactivate DNases and cause cell autophagy. Vitamin CK3 (Standard) can be used for the research of cancer, such as lung cancer.
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CP-544439
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-107013CAS No.: 230954-09-3CP-544439 is a potent and orally active matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.75 nM.
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Isoviolanthin (Standard)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N6896RCAS No.: 40788-84-9Isoviolanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Isoviolanthin (HY-N6896). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Isoviolanthin is a flavonoid glycoside. Isoviolanthin can be extracted from Dendrobium officinale. Isoviolanthin has a strong affinity for binding to KDM6B, CHAC2, ESCO2, and IPO4. Isoviolanthin decreases MMP-2 and MMP-9. Isoviolanthin inhibits TGF-β/Smad and PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways. Isoviolanthin increases Fhl3 expression. Isoviolanthin has cytoprotective effects. Isoviolanthin has anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma.
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CGS 27023A
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18694CAS No.: 169799-04-6
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Apoptosis inducer 44
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-175815Apoptosis inducer 44 is an apoptosis inducer. Apoptosis inducer 44 triggers apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 cells by increasing the levels of Bax and Cyt C, reducing Bcl-2, and initiating caspase-3 cleavage. Apoptosis inducer 44 suppresses the invasion and migration of MDA-MB-231 cells by down-regulating MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression and up-regulating E-cadherin protein levels. Apoptosis inducer 44 can be used for the study of breast cancer.
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Sorafenib-d3 tosylate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-10201S4CAS No.: 1333386-17-6Synonyms: Donafenib tosylate; Bay 43-9006-d3 tosylateSorafenib-d3 (Donafenib) tosylate is the deuterated-labeled Sorafenib tosylate (HY-10201A). Sorafenib (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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MMP-2 Inhibitor-4
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-170604MMP-2 Inhibitor-4 (Compound 5g) is an MMP-2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 152.62 nM. MMP-2 Inhibitor-4 can reduce the levels of MMP-2 in the K562 cell line through stable binding at the MMP-2 active site, and it demonstrates strong antiangiogenic effects in the ACHN cell line. MMP-2 Inhibitor-4 holds promise for research in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
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Colchicine-O-CO-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-180765Colchicine-O-CO-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene (compound L2) is a lipophilic colchicinoid formulation targeting hepatic stellate cells (HSC). Colchicine-O-CO-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene increases the levels of MMP2, MMP8 and MMP9, demonstrating the protective effect in tissue remodeling. Colchicine-O-CO-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene exhibits anti-fibrotic activity in CCL4-induced liver fibrosis (LF) mouse model. Colchicine-O-CO-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-Enyl(Me)-Enyl-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene can be used for LF research.
