Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinases

A family of zinc-dependent metalloendopeptidases that is involved in the degradation of EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX components.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A family of zinc-dependent metalloendopeptidases that is involved in the degradation of EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX components.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • MMP
  • MMPs
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase, Matrix
  • Metalloproteinases, Matrix

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Aspects Covered

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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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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History Note

2000

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Previous Indexing

  • Metalloendopeptidases (1988-1999)

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  1. D08.811w.277w.656w.300w.480w.525w
  2. D08.811w.277w.656w.675w.374w.525w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinases. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020782. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020782
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinases. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_metalloproteinase
  3. Matrix Metalloproteinases. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424216