Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10802804 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► KLK7 and MMP-9 are expressed in pancreatic, breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers. ► KLK7 cleaves proMMP-9 to produce a unique truncated, active gelatinase. ► Active MMP-9 lacking the hemopexin domains may have altered substrate specificities.
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