Matrix Metalloproteinases

Question

Matrix metalloproteinases
A)produce the basal laminA.
B)synthesize collagen in the extracellular matrix.
C)may be active in invasive cancer cells.
D)synthesize proteoglycans in the extracellular matrix.

Accepted Answer

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that can break down components of the extracellular matrix, including collagen, and are often overexpressed in invasive cancer cells.