CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins
A family of secreted proteins found associated with the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX and cell surface receptors. They are believed to play a role in modulating the effects of a variety of GROWTH FACTORS and PROTEASES at the cell membrane extracellular matrix. The CCN protein family is named after three protypical members; CYSTEINE-RICH PROTEIN 61; CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR; and NEPHROBLASTOMA OVEREXPRESSED PROTEIN.
Year introduced: 2009
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Tree Number(s): D12.644.276.200, D12.776.467.200, D12.776.860.300.200, D23.529.237
MeSH Unique ID: D055511
Entry Terms:
- CYR61 CTGF NOV Matricellular Proteins
- CCN Family Proteins
- Matricellular CCN Proteins