[This protein is an enzyme which degrades fibronectin, laminin, collagens III, IV, IX, and X, and cartilage proteoglycans. The enzyme is thought to be involved in wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis, and tumor initiation. (from LocusLink) ( NCI )]
UMLS (CSP) C0164371 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Enzyme
Relation/PAR: metalloendopeptidase