Mesh term Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases
Browse to parent terms:Proteinase Inhibitory Proteins, Secretory
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-3
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