Metastasis can occur when tumor cells release _____, which can dissolve the basement membrane, resulting in the invasion of the tumor into underlying connective tissue.
A) Collagenase I
B) Collagenase IV
C) Gelatinase A
D) Elastase
E) Stromelysin 1

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Collagenase IV is an enzyme that specifically breaks down type IV collagen, a major component of the basement membrane, facilitating tumor invasion and metastasis.

Metastasis Can Occur When Tumor Cells Release _____, Which Can