{"symbol":"MMP27","synonyms":["MMP-27"],"name":"matrix metallopeptidase 27","description":"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\u0027s are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":64066,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/64066","proteins":[{"symbol":"MMP27_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/MMP27_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Metzincin metallopeptidases","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Metzincin+metallopeptidases"}]}