A membrane-type metalloproteinase that is associated with the CELL MEMBRANE via a GLYCOSYL-PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL linkage. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES such as FURIN.
Also Known As:
MMP-17 Metalloproteinase; MMP17 Metalloproteinase; MT-MMP-4; MT4-MMP; MT4-Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; MMP 17 Metalloproteinase; MT4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane Type 4 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 4; Metalloproteinase 17, Matrix; Metalloproteinase, MMP-17; Metalloproteinase, MMP17