Matrilin

Protein family

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

  1. ^ "Matrilin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.


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