| Gene Symbol |
MMP20
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| Entrez Gene |
9313
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| Alt Symbol |
AI2A2, MMP-20
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| Species |
Human
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
matrix metallopeptidase 20
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| Other Description |
enamel metalloproteinase|matrix metalloproteinase 20 (enamelysin)|matrix metalloproteinase-20
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| Swissprots |
O60882 Q6DKT9
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| Accessions |
AAT70722 EAW67024 O60882 AJ296177 CAC14668 BC152741 AAI52742 Y12779 CAA73317 NM_004771 NP_004762
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| Function |
Degrades amelogenin, the major protein component of the enamel matrix and two of the macromolecules characterizing the cartilage extracellular matrix: aggrecan and the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). May play a central role in tooth enamel formation. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:10922468, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9398237}.
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| Subcellular Location |
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix {ECO:0000250}.
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| Tissue Specificity |
Expressed specifically in the enamel organ.
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