Mesh term CCN Intercellular Signaling Proteins
Browse to parent terms:Extracellular Matrix Proteins
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
Description
A family of secreted proteins found associated with the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX and cell surface receptors. They are believed to play a role in modulating the effects of a variety of GROWTH FACTORS and PROTEASES at the cell membrane extracellular matrix. The CCN protein family is named after three protypical members; CYSTEINE-RICH PROTEIN 61; CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR; and NEPHROBLASTOMA OVEREXPRESSED PROTEIN.Browse to child terms:
Connective Tissue Growth Factor
Cysteine-Rich Protein 61
Nephroblastoma Overexpressed Protein
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