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Matrix Metalloproteinase 17
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Definition
: A membrane-type metalloproteinase that is associated with the CELL MEMBRANE via a GLYCOSYL-PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL linkage. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES such as FURIN.
Other names
Metalloproteinase, MMP17; Metalloproteinase, MMP-
17; Metalloproteinase 17, Matrix; Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; Membrane Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MMP 17 Metalloproteinase; Membrane-
Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; Membrane-
Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4-
Matrix Metalloproteinase; MT4-
MMP; MT-
MMP-
4; MMP17 Metalloproteinase; MMP-
17 Metalloproteinase