Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein
Major component of chondrocyte EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX of various tissues including bone, tendon, ligament, SYNOVIUM and blood vessels. It binds MATRILIN PROTEINS and is associated with development of cartilage and bone.
Year introduced: 2014
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.860.300.155
MeSH Unique ID: D064236
Entry Terms:
- COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein)
- Thrombospondin 5 Protein
- Protein, Thrombospondin 5
- Thrombospondin-5 Protein
- Protein, Thrombospondin-5
- TSP5 (Thrombospondin-5)