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Matrix Metalloproteinase 9

Known as: 9 matrix metalloproteinase, MMP 9 Metalloproteinase, MMP9 Metalloproteinase 
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (707 aa, ~78 kDa) is encoded by the human MMP9 gene. This protein plays a role in collagen degradation, macrophage… Expand
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BMS-275291COLLAGENASECell Differentiation processEmbryonic Development
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MMP-9-hemopexinpro-matrix metalloproteinase 9

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Review
2018
Review
2018
Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) as a Cancer Biomarker and MMP-9 Biosensors: Recent Advances
As one of the most widely investigated matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), MMP-9 is a significant protease which plays vital roles… Expand
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Review
2002
Review
2002
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Gelatinase B or Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9)
The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) form an enzyme family of which gelatinase B (MMP-9) represents the largest and most complex… Expand
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Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Effects of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Knock-Out on the Proteolysis of Blood–Brain Barrier and White Matter Components after Cerebral Ischemia
Deleterious processes of extracellular proteolysis may contribute to the progression of tissue damage after acute brain injury… Expand
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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Cell surface-localized matrix metalloproteinase-9 proteolytically activates TGF-beta and promotes tumor invasion and angiogenesis.
We have uncovered a novel functional relationship between the hyaluronan receptor CD44, the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9… Expand
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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Targeted deletion of matrix metalloproteinase-9 attenuates left ventricular enlargement and collagen accumulation after experimental myocardial infarction.
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is prominently overexpressed after myocardial infarction (MI). We tested the hypothesis that… Expand
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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Targeted gene disruption of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (gelatinase B) suppresses development of experimental abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms represent a life-threatening condition characterized by chronic inflammation, destructive remodeling… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Localization of matrix metalloproteinase 9 to the cell surface provides a mechanism for CD44-mediated tumor invasion.
The cell surface hyaluronan receptor CD44 promotes tumor growth and metastasis by mechanisms that remain poorly understood. We… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) via a Converging Plasmin/Stromelysin-1 Cascade Enhances Tumor Cell Invasion*
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) may play a critical catalytic role in tissue remodeling in vivo, but it is secreted by cells… Expand
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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Matrix metalloproteinase expression increases after cerebral focal ischemia in rats: inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-9 reduces infarct size.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteolytic enzymes that degrade the extracellular matrix… Expand
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Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Matrix metalloproteinase 3 (stromelysin) activates the precursor for the human matrix metalloproteinase 9.
Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), also known as 92-kDa gelatinase/type IV collagenase, is secreted from neutrophils… Expand
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