TIMP1 molecular target information overview


  • Molecular name: TIMP1, TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1
  • Gene family: Tissue inhibitor of metallopeptidases
  • Alias: EPO
  • Former name: TIMP; CLGI
  • Alias: tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (erythroid potentiating activity, collagenase inhibitor)

  • Overview of TIMP1 molecular targets


    Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor-1 (TIMP-1) is a glycoprotein expressed in various tissues of organisms and is a member of the TIMP family. TIMP-1 is a natural inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a group of peptidases involved in the degradation of the extracellular matrix. In addition to inhibiting most known MMPs, TIMP-1 can also promote cell proliferation in various cell types and may also have anti-apoptotic effects. Transcription of this gene can be strongly induced in response to many cytokines and hormones. Studies have shown that TIMP-1 gene inactivation in human females is polymorphic. ACTH, a nutrient hormone for adrenal cortical cells, induces the expression of TIMP-1, and increased TIMP expression is associated with decreased collagenase activity. In addition, increased TIMP-1 expression is associated with a poor prognosis in a variety of tumors such as laryngeal cancer or melanoma.


    Human TIMP1 molecular target information


    Molecular name: TIMP1, TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1


    Alias:

    • CLGI
    • collagenase inhibitor
    • EPA
    • EPO
    • erythroid potentiating activity
    • erythroid-potentiating activity
    • fibroblast collagenase inhibitor
    • FLJ90373
    • HCI
    • metalloproteinase inhibitor 1
    • TIMP
    • TIMP-1
    • tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (erythroid potentiating activity, collagenase inhibitor)
    • tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1

    Gene sequence:NCBI_Gene: 7076

    Protein sequence:UniProtKB: P01033


    Human TIMP1 target molecular function (prediction)


    Enables cytokine activity; metalloendopeptidase inhibitor activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to UV-A; negative regulation of proteolysis; and negative regulation of trophoblast cell migration. Located in extracellular space. Biomarker of several diseases, including CAKUT2; Down syndrome; artery disease (multiple); carcinoma (multiple); and diabetes mellitus (multiple).


    Mouse Timp1 molecular target information


    Molecular name:Timp1, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1


    Alias:

    • Clgi
    • MGC:7143
    • TIMP-1


    Gene sequence:NCBI_Gene: 21857

    Protein sequence:


    Mouse Timp1 target molecular function (prediction)


    Predicted to enable several functions, including cytokine activity; metalloendopeptidase inhibitor activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Acts upstream of or within connective tissue replacement involved in inflammatory response wound healing. Located in basement membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including early conceptus; hindlimb cartilage condensation; jaw; reproductive system; and skeletal system. Orthologous to human TIMP1 (TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1).


    Rat Timp1 molecular target information


    Molecular name: Timp1, TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1

    Alias:

    • metalloproteinase inhibitor 1
    • Timp
    • TIMP-1
    • tissue inhibitor of metallopeptidase 1
    • tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1
    • tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1

    Gene sequence:NCBI_Gene: 116510

    Protein sequence: UniProtKB: P30120


    Rat Timp1 target molecular function (prediction)


    Enables protease binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cartilage development; response to peptide hormone; and wound healing. Located in basement membrane. Used to study degenerative disc disease. Biomarker of cholestasis; gastric ulcer; heart disease (multiple); lung disease (multiple);