Collagenase 3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Collagenase 3 (471 aa, ~54 kDa) is encoded by the human MMP13 gene. This protein plays a role in the proteolysis of the extracellular matrix.

**Synonyms:** - Collagenase-3 - EC 3.4.24.- - MMP-13 - MMP13 - Matrix Metalloprotease 13 - Matrix Metalloprotease-13 - Matrix Metalloproteinase 13 - Matrix Metalloproteinase-13