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Aggrecans

MESHD053674

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.

Synonyms

  • Aggrecan
  • Cartilage-Specific Proteoglycan Core Proteins
  • Cartilage Specific Proteoglycan Core Proteins

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:51.397Z

Aggrecans (MESH) — iDrugBank