Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein
Synonyms
COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein)
Protein, Thrombospondin 5
Protein, Thrombospondin-5
TSP5 (Thrombospondin-5)
Thrombospondin 5 Protein
Thrombospondin-5 Protein
Major component of chondrocyte EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX of various tissues including bone, tendon, ligament, SYNOVIUM and blood vessels. It binds MATRILIN PROTEINS and is associated with development of cartilage and bone.