NCIt definition : Interstitial collagenase (469 aa, 54 kDa) is encoded by the human MMP1 gene. This
protein plays a role in collagenolysis.;
NCIt note : MMP1 preferentially cleaves interstitial collagens types I, II, and III at one site
in the triple helical domain. MMP1 also cleaves collagens types VII and X and alpha-macroglobulins.;