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Gene entry

MMP2

matrix metallopeptidase 2

Chromosome
16
Cytoband
16q12.2
Variants (rsID)
20

MMP2 is a protein-coding gene, meaning the body reads it as instructions to build a protein, located on chromosome 16 (region 16q12.2). Its official name is “matrix metallopeptidase 2”. The reference table lists 20 variants (rsID) for this gene.

Clinically classified variants

6 reference-table entries with clinical significance.

  • rs243865Associationsingle nucleotide variantLip and oral cavity carcinoma
  • rs17860019Benignsingle nucleotide variantMulticentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy
  • rs243849Benignsingle nucleotide variantMulticentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy
  • rs7201Benignsingle nucleotide variantMulticentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy
  • rs142010233Likely benignsingle nucleotide variantMulticentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy
  • rs121912954Pathogenicsingle nucleotide variantMulticentric osteolysis, nodulosis, and arthropathy

Other listed variants

Public references

Data from the institutional reference table and public NCBI annotation. For education only; not a substitute for medical or genetic counselling.