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Matrix metalloproteinase-19 (MMP-19) also known as matrix metalloproteinase RASI is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MMP19 gene.[5][6]

Function

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. This protein is expressed in human epidermis and endothelial cells and it has a role in cellular proliferation, migration, angiogenesis and adhesion. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000123342Ensembl, May 2017
  2. ^ a b c GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000025355Ensembl, May 2017
  3. ^ "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  4. ^ "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. ^ Kolb C, Mauch S, Peter HH, Krawinkel U, Sedlacek R (Oct 1997). "The matrix metalloproteinase RASI-1 is expressed in synovial blood vessels of a rheumatoid arthritis patient". Immunol Lett. 57 (1–3): 83–8. doi:10.1016/S0165-2478(97)00057-6. PMID 9232430.
  6. ^ a b "Entrez Gene: MMP19 matrix metallopeptidase 19".

Further reading

External links

  • The MEROPS online database for peptidases and their inhibitors: M10.021


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