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MMP14 matrix metallopeptidase 14

Gene ID: 4323, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: MMP-14; MMP-X1; MT-MMP; MT1MMP; MTMMP1; WNCHRS; MT1-MMP; MT-MMP 1

Summary

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. However, the protein encoded by this gene is a member of the membrane-type MMP (MT-MMP) subfamily; each member of this subfamily contains a potential transmembrane domain suggesting that these proteins are expressed at the cell surface rather than secreted. This protein activates MMP2 protein, and this activity may be involved in tumor invasion. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Winchester syndrome
MedGen: C0432289OMIM: 277950GeneReviews: Not available
not available

Genomic context

Location:
14q11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (22836585..22847758)
Total number of exons:
10

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