Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play important roles in the turnover of components of
extracellular matrix (ECM) and in the processing of active and latent-signaling molecules …

During enamel development, matrix metalloproteinase-20 (MMP-20, enamelysin) is
expressed early during the secretory stage as the enamel thickens, and kallikrein-4 (KLK-4 …

Five distinct membrane-type matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMP) have been reported by
cDNA cloning. However, the mt4-mmp gene product (MMP-17) has not been identified yet in …

Previous studies have demonstrated that (at least) matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2,8,9,
14 and20 are expressed by human odontoblasts. Here, we analysed the expression of 19 …

MT1-MMP (membrane type 1 matrix metalloproteinase) is a membrane-anchored MMP that
can be shed to the extracellular milieu. In the present study we report the primary structure …

Recessive inactivating mutations in human matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2, gelatinase A)
are associated with syndromes that include abnormal facial appearance, short stature, and …

Tooth germ development is associated with morphological and biochemical changes of the
dental papilla and enamel organ. Enzymes with gelatinolytic activities were studied by …

The ameloblast cell layer of the enamel organ is in contact with the forming enamel as it
develops into the hardest substance in the body. Ameloblasts move in groups that slide by …

The biological functions of membranetype 4 matrix metalloproteinase (MT4MMP/MMP17)
are poorly understood because of the lack of a sensitive system for tracking its expression in …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) produced by rat smooth muscle cells (SMCs) were
investigated. SMCs expressed three kinds of membrane-type MMP, MT1-MMP, MT2-MMP …