Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinase 15

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.

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Abstract

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.

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  • MMP-15 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP15 Metalloproteinase
  • MT2-MMP
  • MT2-Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
  • Membrane-Type-2 Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • MMP 15 Metalloproteinase
  • MT2 Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase, Membrane-Type-2
  • Membrane Type 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
  • Metalloproteinase 15, Matrix
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP-15
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP15
  • Metalloproteinase, MT2-Matrix

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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2007(2005)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinase 15. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053517. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053517
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinase 15. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24784980