Proteins Flashcards
Aggrecan
This is a proteogylcan
gp130
This is a transmembrane protein receptor. It forms one subunit of the cytokine type 1 receptor of the IL-6 receptor family.
CCL2
This stands for chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 and is also referred to as monocyte chemoattractant protein 1. Its main function is to recruit monocytes, memory T cells and dendritic cells to the regions of inflammation due to tissue injury or infection.
MMP13
This is a metalloprotease, which is a collagenase. Its function is to break down collagen found in connective tissues.
Proteoglycan
These are proteins that are heavily glycosylated. There is a core protein attached by a serine residue to one or more glycosaminoglycan (GAG)
Synovium
This is a layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths and bursae.
Bursae
Fluid filled sacs between tendons and bones
ADAMTS5
This is from the ADAMTS family (contains a disintegrin, metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs). It is a major aggrecanase
Disintegrin
These are substances from viper venom that function as potent inhibitors of platelet aggregation and inhibitors of integrin dependent cell adhesion.
Type X Collagen (Col10)
This is a network forming collagen prevalent in hypertrophic chondrocytes.
Thrombospondin
These are secreted glycoproteins that have anti-angiogenic functions.
prg4
This protein also called lubricin is a proteoglycan. It acts as a joint boundary lubricant.
TGF beta
This is a tumor suppressor and mediates its antiproliferative effects in a large variety of cell types
Subchondral Bone
This is the bone tissue that underlies the calcified cartilage and tidemark.
Tidemark Cartilage
This is an interface that can be defined more by biochemical methods rather than by morphology. It originates by chondrocyte activity between the calcified and non-calcified cartilage.
Osteophyte
This is a bone outgrowth especially associated with the degeneration of joint cartilage.
IL1 Beta
This is a cytokine also called leukocytic pyrogen. It causes macrophages to help lymphocytes fight off infection. It is made by macrophages.
PARP7
This is a mono ADP ribosyl transferase
Estradiol
This is a major female sex hormone and an estrogen steroid hormone
RB 2397
This is a PARP7 inhibitor taken orally
IFN1 gamma
This is a cytokine produced by antigen stimulated lymphocytes
MACROD1
This is a ADP ribosyl glutamate hydrolase protein found in the nucleoplasm and acts in response to DNA damage and cell stress.
TBK1
This is a Tank Binding Kinase, a serine/threonine protein kinase involved in innate immunity antiviral response.
AHR
This is the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor that is a transcription factor. It was originally thought to be a sensor for xenobiotic chemicals.