MeSH definition : A CCN protein family member that regulates a variety of extracellular functions including
CELL ADHESION; CELL MIGRATION; and EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX synthesis. It is found in
hypertrophic CHONDROCYTES where it may play a role in CHONDROGENESIS and endochondral
ossification.;
MeSH synonym : hypertrophic chondrocyte specific protein 24; IGF binding protein related protein 2; IGFBP-8; insulin like growth factor binding protein 8; hypertrophic Chondrocyte-Specific protein 24; IGF-Binding Protein-Related Protein-2; IGFBP-rP2; Insulin-Like growth factor binding protein 8; CCN2 protein;
Registry Number MeSH : 139568-91-5;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connective tissue growth factor;
A CCN protein family member that regulates a variety of extracellular functions including
CELL ADHESION; CELL MIGRATION; and EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX synthesis. It is found in
hypertrophic CHONDROCYTES where it may play a role in CHONDROGENESIS and endochondral
ossification.