Structural and functional comparisons of MMP-9 forms KU Leuven
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) constitute a family of soluble or membrane bound Zn2+-dependent endopeptidases. In the human species, this group contains more than 20 multidomain enzymes, including collagenases, gelatinases, metalloelastases, matrilysins, stromelysins and membrane-typeMMPs. These proteases are associated with physiological processes such as reproduction, organogenesis, bone remodeling, vasculogenesis and wound healing. Besides, ...