UniprotKB/SwissProt ID: MMP9_HUMAN (P14780)
Gene Name: MMP9
Synonyms: CLG4B
Organism: Homo sapiens (Human).
Function: May play an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix and in leukocyte migration. Could play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption. Cleaves KiSS1 at a Gly-|-Leu bond. Cleaves type IV and type V collagen into large C-terminal three quarter fragments and shorter N-terminal one quarter fragments. Degrades fibronectin but not laminin or Pz-peptide.
Other Modifications: View all modification sites in dbPTM
Protein Subcellular Localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix (Probable).
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