The Many Faces of Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 in Kidney Diseases
Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is a secreted zinc-dependent endopeptidase that is implicated in regulating kidney homeostasis and diseases. MMP-7 is produced as an inactive zymogen, and proteolytic cleavage is required for its activation. MMP-7 is barely expressed in normal adult kidney but upre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Biomolecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/6/960 |