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Gene information for MMP3 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4314
Official gene symbolMMP3
Full namematrix metallopeptidase 3 (stromelysin 1, progelatinase)
Aliases,CHDS6,MGC126102,MGC126103,MGC126104,MMP-3,SL-1,STMY,STMY1,STR1,
Gene summaryProteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 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. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. This gene encodes an enzyme which degrades fibronectin, laminin, collagens III, IV, IX, and X, and cartilage proteoglycans. The enzyme is thought to be involved in wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis, and tumor initiation. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q22.3
Gene position102714342 - 102706528  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size7815 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID185250