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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Μορφή: | Journal article |
Γλώσσα: | English |
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2011
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