Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1

**Definition:** A member of the family of TISSUE INHIBITOR OF METALLOPROTEINASES. It is a N-glycosylated protein, molecular weight 28 kD, produced by a vast range of cell types and found in a variety of tissues and body fluids. It has been shown to suppress metastasis and inhibit tumor invasion in vitro.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.815.875.450

**Synonyms:** - TIMP-1