Matrix Metalloproteinase 3

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.700.200 - D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.200 - D12.776.467.836.200

**Synonyms:** - Stromelysin - Transin - Stromelysin 1 - MMP-3 Metalloproteinase - MMP3 Metalloproteinase