MMP19

Matrix metallopeptidase 19
Identifiers
SymbolsMMP19 ; MMP18; RASI-1
External IDsOMIM: 601807 MGI: 1927899 HomoloGene: 1820 IUPHAR: 1642 GeneCards: MMP19 Gene
EC number3.4.24.-
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez432758223
EnsemblENSG00000123342ENSMUSG00000025355
UniProtQ99542Q9JHI0
RefSeq (mRNA)NM_001032360NM_001164197
RefSeq (protein)NP_001259030NP_001157669
Location (UCSC)Chr 12:
56.23 – 56.24 Mb
Chr 10:
128.79 – 128.8 Mb
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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.[1][2]

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.[2]

References

  1. 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.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: MMP19 matrix metallopeptidase 19".

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