What is "matrilysin"

n. (context enzyme English) A matrix metalloproteinase that has a function in the development of tumours

Matrilysin (, matrin, uterine metalloendopeptidase, matrix metalloproteinase 7, putative (or punctuated) metalloproteinase-1, matrix metalloproteinase pump 1, MMP 7, PUMP-1 proteinase, PUMP, metalloproteinase pump-1, putative metalloproteinase, MMP) is an enzyme. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction

Cleavage of Ala-Leu and Tyr-Leu in B chain of insulin. No action on collagen types I, II, IV, V.

This enzyme is present in rat uterus.