Thrombospondin

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Thrombospondin Definition

A glycoprotein that is incorporated into cells, including blood platelets (thrombocytes) from which they are named. Five distinct forms have been identified, and they play roles in a variety of processes such as: blood coagulation, cell adhesion, platelet aggregation, cell proliferation, angiogenesis, tumor metastasis, and tissue repair.

Thrombospondin Synonyms

Thrombospondin, TSP

Terms in Thrombospondin category

Thrombospondin-1
Thrombospondin-2