Matrix Metalloproteinase 17

**Definition:** A membrane-type metalloproteinase that is associated with the CELL MEMBRANE via a GLYCOSYL-PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL linkage. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES such as FURIN.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.480.525.300.650 - D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.300.875 - D09.400.430.890.448.700 - D12.776.395.550.448.700 - D12.776.543.484.500.700 - D12.776.543.550.418.700

**Synonyms:** - MMP-17 Metalloproteinase - MMP17 Metalloproteinase - MT-MMP-4 - MT4-MMP - MT4-Matrix Metalloproteinase - Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4 - Membrane-Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase