Matrix metalloproteinases degrade protein components of the extracellular matrix such as fibronectin, laminin, gelatins and/or collagens.
Subcellular locations: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
Retained in the endoplasmic reticulum.
Expressed in B-cells . Expressed in a subset of endometrial macrophages related to menstruation and in ovarian and peritoneal endometriotic lesions (at protein level).