Matrilin
Matrilins are proteoglycan-associated proteins that are major components of extracellular matrix of various tissues. They include:
- Matrilin-1
- Matrilin-2
- Matrilin-3
- Matrilin-4
Matrilin-1 and -3 are expressed near exclusively in skeletal tissues. Matrilin-2 and -4 have a much broader distribution and are also found in loose connective tissue.[1]
References
- "Matrilin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
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