MMP13

Integumentary System · Dermal Extracellular Matrix Organization

What connects MMP13 with cartilage remodeling?

MMP13 makes an enzyme that efficiently cuts type II collagen, a major cartilage component. Its role in matrix turnover helps explain why it is studied in joint biology.

Common Gene Name: matrix metallopeptidase 13
NCBI Gene ID: 4322
Chromosome: 11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 4322

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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