| Gene Symbol | Mmp17 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 23948 |
| Full Name | matrix metallopeptidase 17 |
| Synonyms | MT4-MMP,MT4MMP,MTMMP4 |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
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| Summary | This gene encodes a member of the matrix metalloproteinase family of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes that are involved in tissue remodeling, wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis and tumor invasion. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature, zinc-dependent endopeptidase enzyme. Mice lacking the encoded protein exhibit dysfunctional vascular smooth muscle cells and altered extracellular matrix in the vessel wall leading to an increased susceptibility to angiotensin-II-induced thoracic aortic aneurysm. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]. |
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