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Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Matrix Metalloproteinase 12
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.700.500
D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.500
D12.776.467.836.500
Unique ID
D053508
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053508
Scope Note
A secreted matrix metalloproteinase which is highly expressed by MACROPHAGES where it may play a role in INFLAMMATION and WOUND HEALING.
Entry Term(s)
MMP-12 Metalloproteinase
MMP12 Metalloproteinase
Macrophage Metalloelastase
Macrophage-Specific Metalloelastase
Metalloproteinase Elastase
Registry Numbers
EC 3.4.24.65
Public MeSH Note
2007; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 12 was indexed under METALLOENDOPETIDASES 1987-2006
History Note
2007(1987)
Entry Combination
antagonists & inhibitors:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2021/05/21
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