Endopeptidase that degrades various components of the extracellular matrix, such as collagen type III and fibronectin. Activates progelatinase A. Involved in the matrix remodeling of blood vessels. It has no effect on type I, II, IV and V collagen. However, upon interaction with CSPG4, it may be involved in degradation and invasion of type I collagen by melanoma cells.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Mouse Matrix metalloproteinase-16
Subcellular Location
Cell membrane Single-pass type I membrane protein Extracellular side Localized at the cell surface of melanoma cells.