Metalloproteinase
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Metalloproteinase #
Protease Enzyme. Most require Zinc.
- Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) are calcium-dependent and zinc-containing, and degrade extracellular matrix proteins. Inactivate Cytokines, and play a major role in cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, etc.
- Genes include MMP1, 2, 3, 7-23A/B-28.