MMP8 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MMP8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11q22.3 and is approximately 12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neutrophil collagenase protein, is involved in the regulation of matrix remodeling via the degradation of fibrillar collagens (types I, II and III).

**Synonyms:** - CLG1 - HNC - Matrix Metallopeptidase 8 wt Allele - Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 (Neutrophil Collagenase) Gene - PMNL-CL