EC 3.4.24.34: Neutrophil collagenase
Reaction catalysed:
Cleavage of interstitial collagens in the triple helical domain. Unlike EC 3.4.24.7, this enzyme cleaves type III collagen more slowly than type I.
Systematic name:
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Alternative Name(s):
- MMP-8
- Matrix metalloproteinase 8
- PMNL collagenase