Matrilin Explained

Matrilins are proteoglycan-associated proteins that are major components of extracellular matrix of various tissues. They include:

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matrilin - an overview ScienceDirect Topics . 2023-10-20 . www.sciencedirect.com.