matrix metallopeptidase 23B. it is part of a duplicated region of chromosome 1p36.3. 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.
"reproduction, proteolysis, ECM organization, collagen catabolic process, pepitdase/hydrolase activtiy, zinc and metal ion binding. Protease.
May regulate the surface expression of some potassium channels by retaining them in the endoplasmic reticulum "