MMP9 (MMP9)
What it is. Metalloprotease that cuts extracellular matrix proteins.
Why it matters here. SASP‑associated MMPs loosen tissue structure, aiding both normal repair and tumor spread.
Notes. Requires zinc; inhibited by TIMPs.
What it is. Metalloprotease that cuts extracellular matrix proteins.
Why it matters here. SASP‑associated MMPs loosen tissue structure, aiding both normal repair and tumor spread.
Notes. Requires zinc; inhibited by TIMPs.