MMP-2: Proteins and Enzymes

MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase 2), also known as Gelatinase A, is upregulated at sites of tissue damage, inflammation, and in stromal cells surrounding the invading front of metastatic tumors. The latent proenzyme (proMMP-2) is activated by MT-MMPs, Thrombin, or activated Protein C. Mature MMP-2 activity is inhibited by alpha 2-Macroglobulin or TIMPs 1, 2, 3, and -4. TIMP-2 and -3 can also tether proMMP-2 into cell surface ternary complexes with MT-MMPs. MMP-2 degrades Gelatin (denatured ...