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Biglycan
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Definition
: A small leucine-rich proteoglycan found in a variety of tissues including CAPILLARY ENDOTHELIUM; SKELETAL MUSCLE; CARTILAGE; BONE; and TENDONS. The protein contains two glycosaminoglycan chains and is similar in structure to DECORIN.
Other names
Proteoglycan S1; Bone Proteoglycan I
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Bgn protein, rat
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*Biglycan.
Bgn protein, mouse
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*Biglycan.
BGN protein, human
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*Biglycan.