MMP7 (Matrilysin) (MMP7) Human Recombinant Protein

This gene encodes a member of the peptidase M10 family of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Proteins in this family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protease. This secreted protease breaks down proteoglycans, fibronectin, elastin and casein and differs from most MMP family members in that it lacks a conserved C-terminal hemopexin domain. The enzyme is involved in wound healing, and studies in mice suggest that it regulates the activity of defensins in intestinal mucosa. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes on chromosome 11. This gene exhibits elevated expression levels in multiple human cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

MMP7: Degrades casein, gelatins of types I, III, IV, and V, and fibronectin. Activates procollagenase. Belongs to the peptidase M10A family.

Protein type: Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide; Protease; EC 3.4.24.23

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q22.2

Cellular Component: extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; extracellular region

Molecular Function: zinc ion binding; metalloendopeptidase activity

Biological Process: response to drug; collagen catabolic process; extracellular matrix disassembly; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; defense response to Gram-positive bacterium; antibacterial peptide biosynthetic process; defense response to Gram-negative bacterium; proteolysis; antibacterial peptide secretion; regulation of cell proliferation