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Matrix Metalloproteinase 15 MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
A transmembrane domain-containing matrix metalloproteinase that plays a role in the cleavage of proteins in the pericellular environment. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of ENDOPEPTIDASES such as MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 14.
Entry Term(s)
MMP-15 Metalloproteinase
MMP15 Metalloproteinase
MT2-MMP
MT2-Matrix Metalloproteinase
Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
Membrane-Type-2 Matrix Metalloproteinase
Registry Numbers
EC 3.4.24.-
Public MeSH Note
2007; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 15 was indexed under MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES 2006 & under METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES 2005
A transmembrane domain-containing matrix metalloproteinase that plays a role in the cleavage of proteins in the pericellular environment. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of ENDOPEPTIDASES such as MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 14.