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Biological Factors > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins > Connective Tissue Growth Factor
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins > Connective Tissue Growth Factor
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins > Connective Tissue Growth Factor
... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Scleroproteins > Extracellular Matrix Proteins > CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins > Connective Tissue Growth Factor

Preferred term

Connective Tissue Growth Factor  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

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

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2009(1991)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D055513

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