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Membrane‐type I metalloproteinase ( MT1 ‐ MMP ): A key modifier of extracellular matrix microenvironment

Abstract:
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a major component of the cellular microenvironment. It holds cells, directly sends signals to the cells, pools growth factors and cytokines, and guides cell migration and differentiation. A type I transmembrane proteinase, membrane‐type I matrix metalloproteinase (MT1‐MMP/MMP14), degrades ECM at the cell surface and cleaves cell surface receptors, thereby modifying cellular behavior. It is a major promoter of cell invasion and tissue destruction in diseases, such as cancer and arthritis, and is a crucial enzyme that maintains fibrillar collagen homeostasis in stromal tissue. This review discusses the current understanding of the function and regulation of this important cell surface proteinase in health and disease.
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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1111/febs.70532

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Institution:
University of Oxford
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Author
ORCID:
0000-0002-2128-2823


Publisher:
Wiley
Journal:
The FEBS Journal More from this journal
Article number:
febs.70532
Publication date:
2026-03-31
Acceptance date:
2026-03-19
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EISSN:
1742-4658
ISSN:
1742464X, 1742-464X


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English
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Review
Pubs id:
2401603
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pubs:2401603
Source identifiers:
3902787
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2026-03-31
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