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Matrix Metalloproteinase 17

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Definition: A membrane-type metalloproteinase that is associated with the CELL MEMBRANE via a GLYCOSYL-PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL linkage. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES such as FURIN.      Other names Metalloproteinase, MMP17; Metalloproteinase, MMP-17; Metalloproteinase 17, Matrix; Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; Membrane Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MMP 17 Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; Membrane-Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4-Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4-MMP; MT-MMP-4; MMP17 Metalloproteinase; MMP-17 Metalloproteinase

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