Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable metalloaminopeptidase activity; metalloendopeptidase activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Acts upstream of or within chondrocyte proliferation; collagen catabolic process; and skeletal system morphogenesis. Predicted to be located in extracellular matrix. Predicted to be active in extracellular space and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; skin; and visual system. Orthologous to human MMP16 (matrix metallopeptidase 16).
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