MeSH definition : An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed
cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play
a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair.
Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and
metastasis.;
MeSH synonym : tsp-1;
CISMeF synonym : 1, thrombospondin;
MeSH annotation : a membrane glycoprotein;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombospondin 1;
An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed
cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play
a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair.
Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and
metastasis.