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Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein: COMPopathies and beyond.
Matrix biology : journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology - 1 Oct 2018
Posey Karen L, Coustry Francoise, Hecht Jacqueline T
Abstract excerpt
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) is a large pentameric glycoprotein that interacts with multiple extracellular matrix proteins in cartilage and other tissues. While, COMP is known to play a role in collagen secretion and fibrillogenesis, chondrocyte proliferation and mechanical strength of tendons, the complete range of COMP functions remains to be defined. COMPopathies describe pseudoachondroplasia...
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