Adamts16 - a disintegrin-like and metallopeptidase (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 16

This gene encodes a member of "a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs" (ADAMTS) family of multi-domain matrix-associated metalloendopeptidases that have diverse roles in tissue morphogenesis and pathophysiological remodeling, in inflammation and in vascular biology. This gene is co-expressed with the Wilms tumor protein, Wt1, in the developing glomeruli of embryonic kidneys. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate an active enzyme. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]