Matrix metallopeptidase 13, also known as collagenase 3, is a zinc-dependent endopeptidase that plays an important role in extracellular matrix remodeling and tissue homeostasis. This enzyme specifically cleaves type II collagen and other matrix components, making it necessary for normal bone and cartilage development, wound healing, and tissue repair processes. MMP13 expression is tightly regulated and becomes elevated during pathological conditions such as arthritis, cancer metastasis, and tissue inflammation, where excessive matrix degradation occurs.
The Mouse matrix metalloproteinase 13 ELISA kit (CSB-E07413m) provides quantitative measurement of MMP13 in Mus musculus samples using a sandwich assay principle. This kit works with serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates with a detection range of 93.75 pg/mL to 6000 pg/mL and sensitivity of 23.438 pg/mL. The assay requires 50-100 μL sample volume, completes within 1-5 hours, and uses detection at 450 nm wavelength for reliable quantification of mouse MMP13 levels.
Application Examples
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This ELISA kit has been used in research examining matrix metalloproteinase activity in inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Studies have applied the kit to quantify target protein levels in both cellular and animal model systems, particularly focusing on osteoarthritis research applications.
• Osteoarthritis research: Detection of matrix metalloproteinase levels in cellular models and mouse models of osteoarthritis, analyzing both cell culture supernatants and serum samples
• Pro-inflammatory factor profiling: Measurement of target protein as part of multi-analyte inflammatory marker panels in osteoarthritis disease models
• Chondrocyte biology: Quantification of matrix metalloproteinase concentrations in culture supernatants from chondrocyte cell cultures and cartilage explant systems
• Biomarker analysis: Analysis of target protein levels in serum samples collected from experimental mouse models to evaluate inflammatory and degenerative processes