Precursor enzyme needs activation using 2mM AMPA (aminophenylmercuric acetate) or 1mM mersalylic acid for 60 min. at 37°C. Alternatively use 0.1mM PCMB (p-chloromercuribenzoate) or 10µg/ml trypsin for 20 min. at 25°C; PCMB is substantially more effective.
The active enzyme is inhibited by TIMP-1 (tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1) and by chelators of divalent cations like EDTA or o-phenantroline.Swiss-Prot link P22894: MMP-8 (human) (precursor)AfCS Signalling Gateway link A001478: MMP-8 (mouse)
Note: It is recommended to perform a preincubation of ~20 min. at 37°C to allow formation of the enzyme-inhibitor complex.
Swiss-Prot link P01033: TIMP-1 (human) (precursor)AfCS Signalling Gateway link A002285: TIMP-1 (mouse)
Note: It is recommended to perform a preincubation of about 20min at 37°C which allows the formation of the enzyme-inhibitor complex.
Swiss-Prot link P16035: TIMP-2 (human) (precursor)AfCS Signalling Gateway A002286: TIMP-2 (mouse)