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Connective Tissue Growth Factor

A CCN protein family member that regulates a variety of extracellular functions including CELL ADHESION; CELL MIGRATION; and EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX synthesis. It is found in hypertrophic CHONDROCYTES where it may play a role in CHONDROGENESIS and endochondral ossification.

Year introduced: 2009(1991)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.276.200.100, D12.776.467.200.100, D12.776.860.300.200.100, D23.529.237.100

MeSH Unique ID: D055513

Registry Number: 139568-91-5

Entry Terms:

  • Hypertrophic Chondrocyte-Specific Protein 24
  • Hypertrophic Chondrocyte Specific Protein 24
  • IGF-Binding Protein-Related Protein-2
  • IGF Binding Protein Related Protein 2
  • CCN2 Protein
  • IGFBP-rP2
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 8
  • Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 8
  • IGFBP-8

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