Tolloid-Like Metalloproteinases

**Definition:** A family of metalloproteases that are related to the DROSOPHILA protein tolloid, which is a gene product necessary for dorsal-ventral patterning in early Drosophila embryogenesis. Many members of the group may play a significant role in intercellular signaling.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.675.374.525.700.900 - D12.776.467.948 - D23.529.948

**Synonyms:** - Tolloid Metalloproteases - Tolloid-Like Enzymes - Tolloid Metalloproteinase