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Gene information for MMP12 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4321
Official gene symbolMMP12
Full namematrix metallopeptidase 12 (macrophage elastase)
Aliases,HME,MGC138506,MME,
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. It is thought that the protein encoded by this gene is cleaved at both ends to yield the active enzyme, but this processing has not been fully described. The enzyme degrades soluble and insoluble elastin. It may play a role in aneurysm formation and studies in mice suggest a role in the development of emphysema. 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 position102745764 - 102733464  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size12301 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601046