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are conserved. Its primary structure comprises several domain motifs. The propeptide domain is characterized by a conserved PRCGVPD sequence. The Cys within this sequence is known as the "cysteine switch". It ligates the catalytic zinc to maintain the enzyme in an inactive state. Activation is achieved through an interacting protease cascade involving plasmin and stromelysin 1 (MMP-3).

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