Gelatinase 72 kDa |
Gelatinase A |
transmembrane protein 21 kDa |
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This enzyme which cleaves gelatin (denatured collagen) is known also as 92 kDa type IV collagenase or gelatinase B, or PMNL gelatinase (polymorphonuclear leukocyte gelatinase). According to a numerical nomenclature this enzyme has been given the designation MMP-9 [matrix metalloproteinase-9].
For other entries pertaining to metalloproteinases see also the Metalloproteinase Dictionary section of this encyclopedia.
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