Mmp13 - matrix metallopeptidase 13

Enables several functions, including fibronectin binding activity; low-density lipoprotein particle receptor binding activity; and metal ion binding activity. Involved in several processes, including animal organ development; embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis; and estrous cycle. Located in several cellular components, including Golgi apparatus; intercellular canaliculus; and lysosome. Used to study brain ischemia; degenerative disc disease; and myocardial infarction. Biomarker of several diseases, including degenerative disc disease; gastric ulcer; liver cirrhosis (multiple); meningococcal meningitis; and silicosis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in anodontia; artery disease (multiple); osteoarthritis; ovarian carcinoma; and spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Missouri type. Orthologous to human MMP13 (matrix metallopeptidase 13). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]