Corpus: Decorin
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Definition[Bearbeiten]
Decorin' is a protein that is formed in the fibroblasts and belongs to the proteoglycans.
Chemistry[Bearbeiten]
The molecular mass of approx. 40 kDa is relatively low, so that decorin contains only one GAG chain: either chondroitin sulphate or dermatan sulphate.
Function[Bearbeiten]
As decorin is a so-called collagen-binding protein, it is important for the formation of collagen fibres.
Literature[Bearbeiten]
- Duale Reihe Biochemie" - Joachim Rassow et. al., Thieme-Verlag, 3rd edition