ADAM Metallopeptidase With Thrombospondin Type 1 Motif 5 (ADAMTS5) Antibody

Background

ADAMTS5, like other members of the ADAMTS family consists of multiple domains, including a metalloproteinase domain responsible for its enzymatic activity, as well as thrombospondin type-1 (TSP-1) motifs. These motifs are involved in protein-protein interactions and may mediate interactions with other extracellular matrix components. ADAMTS5 is primarily known for its role in cartilage degradation, particularly in the breakdown of aggrecan, a large proteoglycan found in cartilage. Like ADAMTS4, ADAMTS5 cleaves aggrecan at specific sites, leading to the degradation of cartilage matrix. It is implicated in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, where elevated levels of ADAMTS5 expression have been observed in osteoarthritic cartilage. ADAMTS5 has been extensively studied in the context of osteoarthritis. Inhibition of ADAMTS5 activity or expression has been explored as a potential therapeutic strategy for osteoarthritis to prevent cartilage degradation and disease progression.