A transmembrane domain-containing matrix metalloproteinase that plays a role in the cleavage of proteins in the pericellular environment. It is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that is activated by the action of ENDOPEPTIDASES such as MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 14.
Also Known As:
MMP-15 Metalloproteinase; MMP15 Metalloproteinase; MT2-MMP; MT2-Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2; Membrane-Type-2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; MMP 15 Metalloproteinase; MT2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Matrix Metalloproteinase, Membrane-Type-2; Membrane Type 2 Matrix Metalloproteinase; Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase 2; Metalloproteinase 15, Matrix; Metalloproteinase, MMP-15; Metalloproteinase, MMP15; Metalloproteinase, MT2-Matrix