C-Telopeptide of Type I Collagen Generated by Matrix Metalloproteinases - CISMeF
C-Telopeptide of Type I Collagen Generated by Matrix MetalloproteinasesNCIt concept
Preferred Label : C-Telopeptide of Type I Collagen Generated by Matrix Metalloproteinases;
NCIt synonyms : Cross-Linked C-Terminal Telopeptide of Type I Collagen Generated by Matrix Metalloproteinases; 1CTP; ICTP; MMP-Generated C-Terminal Telopeptide Type 1 Collagen; CTX-MMP;
NCIt definition : This polypeptide is comprised of the carboxy-terminal portions of fibrillar collagen,
which are joined through trivalent crosslinks and released during the degradation
of mature type I collagen by matrix metalloproteinases. Increased serum concentrations
of these peptides are associated with pathologies that cause bone lysis, such as multiple
myeloma, osteolytic metastases, and rheumatoid arthritis. Increased blood levels of
these peptides are associated with renal insufficiency.;
NCIt note : Triple helical collagen is constructed from more than one gene product; thus, C-telopeptides
arise from heterogeneous sources.;