Ubiquitous macromolecules associated with the cell surface and extracellular matrix of a wide range of cells of vertebrate and invertebrate tissues. They are essential cofactors in cell-matrix adhesion processes, in cell-cell recognition systems, and in receptor-growth factor interactions. (From Cancer Metastasis Rev 1996; 15(2): 177-86; Hepatology 1996; 24(3): 524-32)

Annotation

do not confuse with HEPARAN SULFATE see HEPARITIN SULFATE

DUI

D019812 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0029407

Previous indexing

Heparitin Sulfate (1982-1997); Proteochondroitin Sulfates (1982-1992); Proteoglycans (1982-1997)

History note

2006(1982)

Public note

2006; HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCAN was indexed under PROTEOGLYCANS 1982-1997, HEPARITIN SULFATE 1982-1997, & PROTEOCHONDROITIN SULFATES 1982-1992