NALT

Preferred term

matrix metalloproteinase 13

Chemical

A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that plays a physiological role in the degradation of extracellular matrix found in skeletal tissues. It is synthesized as an inactive precursor that is activated by the proteolytic cleavage of its N-terminal propeptide.

metalloproteinases

collagenase-3
matrix metalloproteinase-13
MMP-13 (matrix metalloproteinase-13)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

69440

Spanish

metaloproteinasa de matriz 13

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255379

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Created 6/9/15, last modified 11/16/15