Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor

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Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor Definition

A class of antiangiogenic agents with antimetastatic properties. A matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor blocks the activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), thereby inducing extracellular matrix degradation and inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth and invasion, and metastasis. (NCI04)

Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor Synonyms

Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor, MMP Inhibitor

Terms in Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor category

Apratastat
BMS-275291
Batimastat
COL-3
MMI270
Marimastat
Pralnacasan
Prinomastat
S-3304
Tanomastat

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