Rat, MMP-9 cDNA ORF Clone in Cloning Vector

Protein Function: Matrix metalloproteinase that plays an essential role in local proteolysis of the extracellular matrix and in leukocyte migration (By similarity). Could play a role in bone osteoclastic resorption (By similarity). Cleaves KiSS1 at a Gly-, -Leu bond (By similarity). Cleaves NINJ1 to generate the Secreted ninjurin-1 form (By similarity). Cleaves type IV and type V collagen into large C-terminal three quarter fragments and shorter N-terminal one quarter fragments. Degrades fibronectin but not laminin or Pz-peptide (By similarity) [The Uniprot Consortium]