aggrecan

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
proteoglycan
gptkbp:alternativeName CSPG1
cartilage-specific proteoglycan core protein
chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 1
gptkbp:component extracellular matrix
gptkbp:contains chondroitin sulfate chains
keratan sulfate chains
gptkbp:degradedBy gptkb:matrix_metalloproteinases
aggrecanase
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Helen_Muir
gptkbp:encodedBy ACAN gene
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1971
gptkbp:foundIn collagen
gptkbp:function provides cartilage with load-bearing properties
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label aggrecan
gptkbp:importantFor cartilage function
cartilage structure
gptkbp:interactsWith hyaluronic acid
link protein
gptkbp:location chromosome 15q26.1 (human)
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~250 kDa (core protein)
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith osteoarthritis
skeletal dysplasia
gptkbp:role shock absorption
joint lubrication
tissue hydration
gptkbp:species gptkb:human
gptkb:mouse
right
gptkbp:structure globular domains G1, G2, G3
gptkbp:UniProtID P16112
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ADAMTS5
gptkb:ECM-receptor_interaction
gptkb:chondroitin_sulfate_proteoglycan
gptkb:MMP2_gene
gptkb:gelatinase_B
gptkb:MMP-9
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8