Localizing matrix metalloproteinase activities in the pericellular environment.

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of structurally related proteolytic enzymes containing a zinc ion in the active site. They are secreted from cells or bound to the plasma membrane and hydrolyze extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell surface-bound molecules. They therefore play key roles in...

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Main Authors: Murphy, G, Nagase, H
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2011