MMPs are secreted as inactive precursors and require activation to degrade ECM components. They can be activated in vitro by proteinases, such as plasmin, MMP-3, and MT 1-3 MMPs, or by several chemical agents, such as mercurial salts
MMPs are secreted as inactive precursors and require activation to degrade ECM components. They can be activated in vitro by proteinases, such as plasmin, MMP-3, and MT 1-3 MMPs, or by several chemical agents, such as mercurial salts