Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinase 2

A secreted endopeptidase homologous with INTERSTITIAL COLLAGENASE, but which possesses an additional fibronectin-like domain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A secreted endopeptidase homologous with INTERSTITIAL COLLAGENASE, but which possesses an additional fibronectin-like domain.

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Synonyms

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  • 72-kDa Gelatinase
  • 72-kDa Type IV Collagenase
  • Gelatinase A
  • MMP-2 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP2 Metalloproteinase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase-2
  • 72 kDa Gelatinase
  • 72 kDa Type IV Collagenase
  • Gelatinase, 72-kDa
  • MMP 2 Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase 2, Matrix
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP-2
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP2

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28 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2007(2000)

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Previous Indexing

  • Gelatinases (1992-1999)
  • Metalloendopeptidases (1992-1999)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinase 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020778. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020778
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinase 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4216080