Gene Symbol | Mmp15 |
Entrez Gene ID | 17388 |
Full Name | matrix metallopeptidase 15 |
Synonyms | AI503551,MT-MMP 2,MT2-MMP |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the matrix metalloproteinase family of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes that are involved in tissue remodeling, wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis and tumor invasion. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature, zinc-dependent endopeptidase enzyme. A deficiency of the encoded protein in mice is compatible with normal development and postnatal growth. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]. |