Matrix Metalloproteinase-9

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

**Definition:** Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (707 aa, ~78 kDa) is encoded by the human MMP9 gene. This protein plays a role in collagen degradation, macrophage differentiation and cell migration.

**Synonyms:** - 92 kDa Gelatinase - 92 kDa Type IV Collagenase - EC 3.4.24.35 - GELB - Gelatinase B - MMP-9 - MMP9 - Macrophage Gelatinase - Matrix Metalloprotease 9 - Matrix Metalloprotease-9 - Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 - Type V Collagenase