QuickView for MMP2 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

MMP2 Homo sapiens

Full name:

matrix metallopeptidase 2

Synonyms:

CLG4, CLG4A, MMP-2, MMP-II, MONA, TBE-1, 72 kDa type IV collagenase, collagenase type IV-A, matrix metallopeptidase 2 (gelatinase A, 72kDa gelatinase, 72kDa type IV collagenase), matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-II, neutrophil gelatinase

Genomic Location:

Chr 16: 54070589-54098104

Description:

This gene is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) gene family, that are zinc-dependent enzymes capable of cleaving components of the extracellular matrix and molecules involved in signal transduction. The protein encoded by this gene is a gelatinase A, type IV collagenase, that contains three fibronectin type II repeats in its catalytic s...

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This gene is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) gene family, that are zinc-dependent enzymes capable of cleaving components of the extracellular matrix and molecules involved in signal transduction. The protein encoded by this gene is a gelatinase A, type IV collagenase, that contains three fibronectin type II repeats in its catalytic site that allow binding of denatured type IV and V collagen and elastin. Unlike most MMP family members, activation of this protein can occur on the cell membrane. This enzyme can be activated extracellularly by proteases, or, intracellulary by its S-glutathiolation with no requirement for proteolytical removal of the pro-domain. This protein is thought to be involved in multiple pathways including roles in the nervous system, endometrial menstrual breakdown, regulation of vascularization, and metastasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Winchester syndrome and Nodulosis-Arthropathy-Osteolysis (NAO) syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Bos taurus ,  Danio rerio ,  Gallus gallus ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Pan troglodytes

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

CIZ_01 ,  WGTTNNNNNAAA_UNKNOWN ,  GGGAGGRR_MAZ_Q6 ,  TGGTGCT_MIR29A_MIR29B_MIR29C ,  AACTTT_UNKNOWN ,  GGCAGTG_MIR3243P

miRNA binding sites
(Source: TargetScan):

Predicted Gene Targets for miR-324-3p ,  Predicted Gene Targets for miR-29

Cytogenetic Map:

16q12.2

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