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Gene Symbol MMP2
Synonyms CLG4 | CLG4A | MMP-2 | MMP-II | MONA | TBE-1
Gene Description MMP2, matrix metallopeptidase 2, is a zinc-dependent protease that plays a role in the degradation of the extracellular matrix (PMID: 17318226, PMID: 31362036). Overexpression of MMP2 has been identified in multiple tumor types, including colorectal cancer (PMID: 21968416), breast cancer (PMID: 29113219), and osteosarcoma (PMID: 26823829).
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