Metalloprotease that may play a role in the degradation of COMP.
Subcellular locations: Secreted, Extracellular space, Extracellular matrix
Also found associated with the external cell surface.
Expressed in heart, brain, placenta, lung, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney and pancreas. Detected in meniscus, bone, tendon, cartilage, synovium, fat and ligaments.