MMP9

The conserved cysteine present in the cysteine-switch motif binds the catalytic zinc ion, thus inhibiting the enzyme. The dissociation of the cysteine from the zinc ion upon the activation-peptide release activates the enzyme.

Matrix metalloproteinase that plays an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix and in leukocyte migration (By similarity). Could play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption (PubMed:8132709). Cleaves KiSS1 at a Gly-|-Leu bond (By similarity). Cleaves NINJ1 to generate the Secreted ninjurin-1 form (PubMed:23142597, PubMed:32883094). 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 (By similarity).

N- and O-glycosylated.

Belongs to the peptidase M10A family.

• Secreted
• Extracellular space
• Extracellular matrix

Clg4b, Mmp9, Matrix metalloproteinase-9, MMP-9, 92 kDa gelatinase, 92 kDa type IV collagenase, Gelatinase B, GELB

• entrezGene:17395
• swissprot:P41245

Proteins

Oncology

• Cardiovascular
• Immunology & Infectious Disease
• Neuroscience

80535Da