MMP2
LOCUS ID4313
GENE_SYMBOLMMP2
GENE NAMEmatrix metallopeptid
SYNONYMNSCLG4, MO, CLG4A, TBE-1, MMP-II
CHROMOSOME16
HOMOLOGENE ID3329
microRNAsNANA
GENE SUMMARY
Proteins of the matrix metalloproteise (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as ictive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteises. This gene encodes an enzyme which degrades type IV collagen, the major structural component of basement membrane

OBSERVATIONS

Complication Evidence PMID
Nephropathy1. The mRNA and protein expressions of MMP2, 9 and TIMP1 were significantly increased in the PKC inhibition group compared with the control group (P<0.01). The activity of PKC influences the expression of MMPTIMPs in the progressing of DN.19483291
Cardiovascular1. Although no serum or bone marrow inflammation was seen, HFS increased visceral fat, serum leptin and insulin at week 19 and induced further alterations in lipid profile, serum adiponectin, and TGFbeta1, TIMP1, MMP2, and MMP9, suggesting a prediabetic phenotype and cardiovascular dysfunction at week 27 more pronounced in M than G.26175082
Retinopathy1. Matrix metalloproteise-2 (MMP2) becomes activated and proapoptotic, and the therapies that inhibit the development of diabetic retinopathy alleviate MMP2 activation.Elevated MMP2 in the mitochondria degrades its membranes by modulating Hsp60 and damaging connexin 43, and this activates the apoptotic machinery21345984
Atherosclerosis1. Homocysteine upregulates the MMP2-TIMP pathway and IL6 release, the effect being stronger in the presence of high glucose. These actions of homocysteine may contribute to the increased atherogenesis observed in diabetic patients with poor metabolic control16896935