EM: Types of glycoproteins Flashcards
1
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Fibronectin
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Binds to integrins, collagen, heparin, heparan sulfate, and hyaluronic acid
Located in connective tissue, blood plasma, and embryonic tissue
2
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Laminin
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Binds to integrins, heparan sulfate, collagen IV, and entactin
Located in basal lamina
3
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Nidogen (Entactin)
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Binds to laminin and type IV collagen
Located in basal lamina
4
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Tenascinn
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Binds to syndecans and fibronectin
Found in embryonic tissue
5
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Chondronectin
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Binds to Collagen II, chondroitin sulfates, hyaluronic acid, and integrins of chondrocytes
Found in cartilage
6
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Osteonectin
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Binds to Collagen I, proteoglycans, and integrins of bone cells (osteocytes and osteoblasts)
Found in bone