Mesh term Aggrecans
Browse to parent terms:Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans
Extracellular Matrix Proteins
Hyalectins
Description
Large HYALURONAN-containing proteoglycans found in articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR). They form into aggregates that provide tissues with the capacity to resist high compressive and tensile forces.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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