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Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of secreted protease inhibitory proteins that regulates the activity of SECRETED MATRIX METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES. They play an important role in modulating the proteolysis of EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX, most notably during tissue remodeling and inflammatory processes.

Entry terms

  • TIMP Proteins
  • Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase

Pharmacological Action(s)

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X3GWF473-J

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