Biomaterial Database

[Matrix metalloproteinases and cancer cell invasion and metastasis]. 1997

K Imai

Department of Molecular Immunology and Pathology, Kanazawa University, Japan.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008666	Metalloendopeptidases	ENDOPEPTIDASES which use a metal such as ZINC in the catalytic mechanism.	Metallo-Endoproteinases,Metalloendopeptidase
D009361	Neoplasm Invasiveness	Ability of neoplasms to infiltrate and actively destroy surrounding tissue.	Invasiveness, Neoplasm,Neoplasm Invasion,Invasion, Neoplasm
D009362	Neoplasm Metastasis	The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site.	Metastase,Metastasis,Metastases, Neoplasm,Metastasis, Neoplasm,Neoplasm Metastases,Metastases
D009369	Neoplasms	New abnormal growth of tissue. Malignant neoplasms show a greater degree of anaplasia and have the properties of invasion and metastasis, compared to benign neoplasms.	Benign Neoplasm,Cancer,Malignant Neoplasm,Tumor,Tumors,Benign Neoplasms,Malignancy,Malignant Neoplasms,Neoplasia,Neoplasm,Neoplasms, Benign,Cancers,Malignancies,Neoplasias,Neoplasm, Benign,Neoplasm, Malignant,Neoplasms, Malignant
D002448	Cell Adhesion	Adherence of cells to surfaces or to other cells.	Adhesion, Cell,Adhesions, Cell,Cell Adhesions
D005109	Extracellular Matrix	A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.	Matrix, Extracellular,Extracellular Matrices,Matrices, Extracellular
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D053504	Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-Associated	Matrix metalloproteinases that are associated with the CELL MEMBRANE, either through transmembrane domains or GLYCOSYLPHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL ANCHORS. Membrane-type matrix metalloproteinases may act within the pericellular environment to influence the process of CELL MIGRATION.	Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinase,MT-MMP Enzymes,Matrix Metalloproteinase, Membrane-Type,Membrane-Type Matrix Metalloproteinases,MT MMP Enzymes,Matrix Metalloproteinase, Membrane Type,Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane Associated,Matrix Metalloproteinases, Membrane-Type,Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinase,Membrane Type Matrix Metalloproteinases,Membrane-Associated Matrix Metalloproteinases,Metalloproteinase, Membrane-Type Matrix,Metalloproteinases, Membrane-Associated Matrix,Metalloproteinases, Membrane-Type Matrix
D018093	Gelatinases	A class of enzymes that catalyzes the degradation of gelatin by acting on the peptide bonds. EC 3.4.24.-.	Gelatinase
D020778	Matrix Metalloproteinase 2	A secreted endopeptidase homologous with INTERSTITIAL COLLAGENASE, but which possesses an additional fibronectin-like domain.	Gelatinase A,72-kDa Gelatinase,72-kDa Type IV Collagenase,MMP-2 Metalloproteinase,MMP2 Metalloproteinase,Matrix Metalloproteinase-2,72 kDa Gelatinase,72 kDa Type IV Collagenase,Gelatinase, 72-kDa,MMP 2 Metalloproteinase,Metalloproteinase 2, Matrix,Metalloproteinase, MMP-2,Metalloproteinase, MMP2