tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs)

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:abbreviation TIMPs
gptkbp:alternativeName metalloproteinase inhibitors
gptkbp:binds gptkb:matrix_metalloproteinases
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1980s
gptkbp:expressedIn many tissues
gptkbp:foundIn vertebrates
gptkbp:function inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs)
gptkbp:involves wound healing
angiogenesis
tumor progression
tissue remodeling
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome varies by TIMP type
gptkbp:member gptkb:TIMP1
gptkb:TIMP2
gptkb:TIMP3
gptkb:TIMP4
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~21-29 kDa
gptkbp:regulates extracellular matrix remodeling
transcriptional and post-transcriptional
gptkbp:significance gptkb:cancer
gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
fibrosis
gptkbp:structure N-terminal and C-terminal domains
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MMP1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7