72 kDa Type IV Collagenase

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

**Definition:** 72 kDa type IV collagenase (660 aa, ~74 kDa) is encoded by the human MMP2 gene. This protein is involved in both proteolysis and angiogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - 72 kDa Gelatinase - 72kDa Gelatinase - 72kDa Type IV Collagenase - EC 3.4.24.24 - Gelatinase A - MMP-2 - MMP2 - Matrix Metalloprotease 2 - Matrix Metalloprotease-2 - Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 - Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 - TBE-1