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Matrix Metalloproteinase 20 MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Matrix Metalloproteinase 20
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.700.800
D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.800
D12.776.467.836.800
Unique ID
D053519
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053519
Scope Note
A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that is the predominant proteolytic activity in the enamel matrix. The enzyme has a high specificity for dental enamel matrix protein AMELOGENIN.
Entry Term(s)
Enamelysin
MMP-20 Metalloproteinase
MMP20 Metalloproteinase
Registry Numbers
EC 3.4.24.-
Public MeSH Note
2007; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 20 was indexed under MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES 2000-2006, & under METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES 1997-1999
History Note
2007(1997)
Entry Combination
antagonists & inhibitors:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
Date Introduced
2007/01/01
Last Updated
2021/05/21
Matrix Metalloproteinase 20 Preferred
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