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Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Matrix Metalloproteinase 3
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.700.200
D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.200
D12.776.467.836.200
Unique ID
D019278
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019278
Scope Note
An extracellular endopeptidase of vertebrate tissues similar to MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 1. It digests PROTEOGLYCAN; FIBRONECTIN; COLLAGEN types III, IV, V, and IX, and activates procollagenase. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992)
Entry Term(s)
MMP-3 Metalloproteinase
MMP3 Metalloproteinase
Stromelysin
Stromelysin 1
Transin
Registry Numbers
EC 3.4.24.17
Previous Indexing
Metalloendopeptidases (1988-1996)
Peptide Peptidohydrolases (1985-1987)
Public MeSH Note
2007; see STROMELYSIN 1 1997-2006; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 3 was indexed under METALLOPROTEINASES 1988-1996 & PEPTIDE PEPTIDOHYDROLASES 1985-1987
History Note
2007(1997)
Entry Combination
antagonists & inhibitors:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/10
Revision Date
2021/05/21
Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 Preferred
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