Collagenase
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matrix metallopeptidase 1 (interstitial collagenase)
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| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | MMP1 |
| HUGO | 7155 |
| Entrez | 4312 |
| OMIM | 120353 |
| RefSeq | NM_002421 |
| UniProt | P03956 |
| Other data | |
| EC number | 3.4.24.7 |
| Locus | Chr. 11 q21-q22 |
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matrix metallopeptidase 8 (neutrophil collagenase)
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| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | MMP8 |
| HUGO | 7175 |
| Entrez | 4317 |
| OMIM | 120355 |
| RefSeq | NM_002424 |
| UniProt | P22894 |
| Other data | |
| EC number | 3.4.24.34 |
| Locus | Chr. 11 q21-q22 |
Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen.
They assist in destroying extracellular structures in bacteria pathogenesis. They are an exotoxin (a virulence factor).
They are categorized under EC number 3.4.24.
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Procollagen peptidase, Thermolysin, ADAM protein (ADAMTS2, ADAMTS13, ADAMTS5, ADAM17), Matrix metalloproteinase (Collagenase, Gelatinase), Neprilysin
