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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Endopeptidases > Metalloendopeptidases > Matrix Metalloproteinases
... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Metalloproteases > Metalloendopeptidases > Matrix Metalloproteinases

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Matrix Metalloproteinases  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase, Matrix
  • MMP
  • MMPs

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Scope note

  • A family of zinc-dependent metalloendopeptidases that is involved in the degradation of EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX components.

History note

  • 2000

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020782

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