Matrix Metalloproteinase 1

**Definition:** A member of the metalloproteinase family of enzymes that is principally responsible for cleaving FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. It can degrade interstitial collagens, types I, II and III.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.480.205.351 - D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.700.100 - D08.811.277.656.675.374.205.351 - D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.100 - D12.776.467.836.100

**Synonyms:** - Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 - Interstitial Collagenase - MMP-1 Metalloproteinase - MMP1 Metalloproteinase