Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinase 8

A member of the MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES that cleaves triple-helical COLLAGEN types I, II, and III.

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Abstract

A member of the MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES that cleaves triple-helical COLLAGEN types I, II, and III.

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Synonyms

14 entry terms
  • Collagenase-2
  • Fibroblast Collagenase
  • MMP-8 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP8 Metalloproteinase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase-8
  • Neutrophil Collagenase
  • Collagenase 2
  • Collagenase, Fibroblast
  • Collagenase, Neutrophil
  • MMP 8 Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase 8, Matrix
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP-8
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP8
  • Metalloproteinase-8, Matrix

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28 allowable subheadings

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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History Note

2007(2000)

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Previous Indexing

  • Collagenases (1992-1999)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinase 8. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020784. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020784
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinase 8. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22675690