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Gene information for MMP20 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID9313
Official gene symbolMMP20
Full namematrix metallopeptidase 20
Aliases,AI2A2,MMP-20,
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 protein encoded by this gene degrades amelogenin, the major protein component of dental enamel matrix, and so the protein is thought to play a role in tooth enamel formation. A mutation in this gene, which alters the normal splice pattern and results in premature termination of the encoded protein, has been associated with amelogenesis imperfecta. This gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes that localizes to chromosome 11q22.3. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q22.3
Gene position102496063 - 102447566  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size48498 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID604629