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Matrix Metalloproteinase 15

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Definition: A transmembrane domain-containing matrix metalloproteinase that plays a role in the cleavage of proteins in the pericellular environment. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of ENDOPEPTIDASES such as MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 14.      Other names Metalloproteinase, MT2-Matrix; Metalloproteinase, MMP15; Metalloproteinase, MMP-15; Metalloproteinase 15, Matrix; Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2; Membrane Type 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Matrix Metalloproteinase, Membrane-Type-2; MT2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MMP 15 Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type-2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2; MT2-Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT2-MMP; MMP15 Metalloproteinase; MMP-15 Metalloproteinase
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Mmp15 protein, mouse  0   *Matrix Metalloproteinase 15.
MMP15 protein, human  0   *Matrix Metalloproteinase 15.

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