Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinase 20

A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that is the predominant proteolytic activity in the enamel matrix. The enzyme has a high specificity for dental enamel matrix protein AMELOGENIN.

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Abstract

A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that is the predominant proteolytic activity in the enamel matrix. The enzyme has a high specificity for dental enamel matrix protein AMELOGENIN.

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  • Enamelysin
  • MMP-20 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP20 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP 20 Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP-20
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP20

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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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2007(1997)

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  1. D08.811w.277w.656w.300w.480w.525w.700.800w
  2. D08.811w.277w.656w.675w.374w.525w.700.800w
  3. D12.776w.467.836.800w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinase 20. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053519
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinase 20. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MMP20
  3. Matrix Metalloproteinase 20. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21119452