Matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MMP14)

Endopeptidase that degrades various components of the extracellular matrix such as collagen. Activates progelatinase A.

Essential for pericellular collagenolysis and modeling of skeletal and extraskeletal connective tissues during development (By similarity). May be involved in actin cytoskeleton reorganization by cleaving PTK7 (PubMed:20837484).