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Which of the following matrix metalloproteinases can degrade type IV collagen

MMP-1 and MMP-9

MMP-1 and MMP-2

MMP-1 and MMP-8

MMP-2 and MMP-9

MMP-2 and MMP-9 are gelatinases capable of degrading Type IV collagen. MMP-1 and MMP-8 cleave fibrillar collagen molecules only. RC 10th Ed. p308. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_metalloproteinase