Summary:

Join us for an illuminating presentation that dives deep into the complex world of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs). Learn how understanding their structural differences improves their utility as emerging biomarkers, especially in the context of diseases like COVID-19 and cancer.

Learning Objectives:‍

• Uncover Biomarker Potential: Learn how MMPs, including collagenase and gelatinase, are becoming crucial biomarkers in the diagnosis and understanding of various diseases, with a special focus on their relevance in the context of COVID-19 and cancer.
• Structural Insights with MMS: Examine the structural nuances of MMP-2, MMP-8, and MMP-9, key proteases in the extracellular matrix, through cutting-edge protein characterization techniques, including revolutionary Microfluidic Modulation Spectroscopy (MMS).
• Deciphering Structure-Function Relationships: Gain a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between the structure and function of MMPs, and how MMS data completes the picture. Discover how this knowledge can be applied to biologics characterization by formulation scientists, as well as academic researchers and biopharma discovery groups.
• MMS Fundamentals and Advantages Over Traditional Techniques: Receive a comprehensive overview of the science behind Microfluidic Modulation Spectroscopy, and the many distinct advantages of this revolutionary structural analysis technique vs traditional spectroscopic methods.
• Comparative Analysis of MMS Generations: Explore a comparative analysis of the two generations of products powered by Microfluidic Modulation Spectroscopy, showcasing consistency of data quality and new emerging applications.