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tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase
Used for:
collagenase inhibitor
See for:
TIMP
Broader Terms:
protease inhibitor
Scope Note:
21-27 kDa proteins found in the extracellular matrix; regulate the activity of collagenase and therefore are important in tumorigenesis, angiogenesis, chondrosteosis, and other tissue forming processes.
Term Number:
4003-0060
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