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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. scleroproteins
  5. extracellular matrix proteins
  6. fibrillins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. scleroproteins
  5. extracellular matrix proteins
  6. fibrillins

Preferred term

fibrillins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins that is structurally similar to latent TGF-beta binding proteins, but contain additional TGF-beta binding domains, in addition to unique domains at their N and C-terminals. Fibrillins assemble into 10-12 nm microfibrils that function in a variety of cell interactions with the extracellular matrix and developmental processes such as elastic tissue maintenance and assembly, and the targeting of growth factors to the extracellular matrix.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/317258

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