Chemicals and Drugs

Matrix Metalloproteinase 9

An endopeptidase that is structurally similar to MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 2. It degrades GELATIN types I and V; COLLAGEN TYPE IV; and COLLAGEN TYPE V.

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Abstract

An endopeptidase that is structurally similar to MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 2. It degrades GELATIN types I and V; COLLAGEN TYPE IV; and COLLAGEN TYPE V.

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Synonyms

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  • 92-kDa Gelatinase
  • 92-kDa Type IV Collagenase
  • Gelatinase B
  • MMP-9 Metalloproteinase
  • MMP9 Metalloproteinase
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase-9
  • 92 kDa Gelatinase
  • 92 kDa Type IV Collagenase
  • MMP 9 Metalloproteinase
  • Metalloproteinase 9, Matrix
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP-9
  • Metalloproteinase, MMP9

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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

  • Collagenases (1989-1999)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Matrix Metalloproteinase 9. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020780. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020780
  2. Matrix Metalloproteinase 9. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24723089