Metalloproteinase Gene

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Metalloproteinase Gene Definition

Metalloproteinase Genes encode Metalloproteinases (endopeptidases) that use a metal ion, normally zinc, in the catalytic process and preferentially cleave the Gln-Gly peptide bond. Metalloproteinases are inactivated by metal chelators. (NCI)

Metalloproteinase Gene Synonyms

Metalloproteinase Gene

Terms in Metalloproteinase Gene category

ADAM17 Gene
ADAMTS1 Gene
ADAMTS9 Gene
MME Gene
MMP11 Gene
MMP14 Gene
MMP1 Gene
MMP2 Gene
MMP3 Gene
MMP8 Gene
MMP9 Gene

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