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Gene information for MMP9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4318
Official gene symbolMMP9
Full namematrix metallopeptidase 9 (gelatinase B, 92kDa gelatinase, 92kDa type IV collagenase)
Aliases,CLG4B,GELB,MANDP2,MMP-9,
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. The enzyme encoded by this gene degrades type IV and V collagens. Studies in rhesus monkeys suggest that the enzyme is involved in IL-8-induced mobilization of hematopoietic progenitor cells from bone marrow, and murine studies suggest a role in tumor-associated tissue remodeling. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 20   Locus: 20q11.2-q13.1
Gene position44637547 - 44645200  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size7654 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID120361