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'Collagenases' are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen.
They assist in destroying extracellular structures in bacteria pathogenesis. They are an exotoxin (a virulence factor).
They are categorized under EC number 3.4.24.

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★ Matrix metalloproteinase
Our immune response can produce indirect tissue damage when activated. This accidental damage is caused by: Cytokines which can induce Collagenase production by stimulating cells, such as fibroblasts & osteoblasts.

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