Meaning Aggrecan
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Aggrecan


Aggrecan is a type of protein known as a proteoglycan, which means it has several sugar molecules attached to it. It is the most abundant proteoglycan in cartilage, a tough, flexible tissue that makes [..]
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Aggrecan


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 f [..]
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Aggrecan


(protein) A proteoglycan, containing chondroitin sulfate, that is a major component of cartilage
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