Gene: MMP3

Alternate names for this Gene: CHDS6|MMP-3|SL-1|STMY|STMY1|STR1

Gene Summary: Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. This gene encodes an enzyme which degrades fibronectin, laminin, collagens III, IV, IX, and X, and cartilage proteoglycans. The enzyme is thought to be involved in wound repair, progression of atherosclerosis, and tumor initiation. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 11

Location in Chromosome : 11q22.2

Description of this Gene: matrix metallopeptidase 3

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs476762 in MMP3 gene and Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease PMID 26634245 2015 A genome-wide association study identifies risk loci for spirometric measures among smokers of European and African ancestry.

rs3025063 in MMP3 gene and High density lipoprotein measurement PMID 23063622 2012 Large-scale gene-centric meta-analysis across 32 studies identifies multiple lipid loci.

rs566125 in MMP3 gene and Peripheral Arterial Diseases PMID 31285632 2019 Genome-wide association study of peripheral artery disease in the Million Veteran Program.

rs3025063 in MMP3 gene and Serum HDL cholesterol measurement PMID 23063622 2012 Large-scale gene-centric meta-analysis across 32 studies identifies multiple lipid loci.

rs476762 in MMP3 gene and response to bronchodilator PMID 26634245 2015 A genome-wide association study identifies risk loci for spirometric measures among smokers of European and African ancestry.