Protein Name matrix metallopeptidase 2
Organism Mus musculus
Gene ID 17390
Gene Symbol

Mmp2

UniProt P33434 (MMP2_MOUSE), Q3UG07 (Q3UG07_MOUSE)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 814
Total Number of Articles : 970
Description

matrix metallopeptidase 2

Gene Summary

This gene encodes a member of the matrix metalloproteinase family of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes that are involved in tissue remodeling, wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis and tumor invasion. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature, zinc-dependent endopeptidase enzyme that hydrolyzes collagens, gelatins, laminin, fibronectin and elastin. Mice lacking the encoded protein exhibit suppressed angiogenesis and attenuated features of human multicentric osteolysis with arthritis including abnormal skeletal and craniofacial development. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]

synonyms
  • 72 kDa type IV collagenase
  • 72 kDa gelatinase
  • 72kD gelatinase
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Properties