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Ctsd Ctsd Lamb1 Lamb1 Col5a3 Col5a3 Nid1 Nid1 Ctsb Ctsb Htra1 Htra1 Eln Eln Ctss Ctss Lama5 Lama5 Ctsz Ctsz Vtn Vtn Lama4 Lama4 Timp3 Timp3 Fbln5 Fbln5 Ogn Ogn Nid2 Nid2 Clu Clu Matn2 Matn2 Col2a1 Col2a1 Krt83 Krt83 Serping1 Serping1 Lox Lox Fbn2 Fbn2 Col17a1 Col17a1 Lamc1 Lamc1 Lamc2 Lamc2 Dpt Dpt Tgm5 Tgm5 Ccn5 Ccn5 Col1a2 Col1a2 Ctsc Ctsc Bgn Bgn Col4a2 Col4a2 Mmp2 Mmp2 Ctsh Ctsh Fmod Fmod Krt75 Krt75 Mfap4 Mfap4 Lum Lum Serpina6 Serpina6 Fbln2 Fbln2 Serpinf2 Serpinf2 Prelp Prelp Lor Lor Krtap3-1 Krtap3-1 Fn1 Fn1 Fbln1 Fbln1 Krt34 Krt34 Serpinb2 Serpinb2 Serpinc1 Serpinc1 Lamb2 Lamb2 Col5a2 Col5a2 Col11a2 Col11a2 Col8a1 Col8a1 Lama3 Lama3 Lama2 Lama2 Col6a6 Col6a6 Matn4 Matn4 Tgm2 Tgm2 Fbn1 Fbn1 Dcn Dcn Podn Podn Slpi Slpi Tgm3 Tgm3 Fbln7 Fbln7 Col7a1 Col7a1 Timp1 Timp1 Ecm1 Ecm1 Col1a1 Col1a1 Tnxb Tnxb Tgm1 Tgm1 Hspg2 Hspg2 Aspn Aspn Col6a5 Col6a5 Flg Flg Lamb3 Lamb3
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CtsdCathepsin D; Acid protease active in intracellular protein breakdown. Plays a role in APP processing following cleavage and activation by ADAM30 which leads to APP degradation; Belongs to the peptidase A1 family. (410 aa)
Lamb1Laminin subunit beta-1; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. Involved in the organization of the laminar architecture of the cerebral cortex (By similarity). It is probably required for the integrity of the basement membrane/glia limitans that serves as an anchor point for the endfeet of radial glial cells and as a physical barrier to migrating neurons (By similarity). Radial glial cells play a c [...] (1834 aa)
Col5a3Collagen type V alpha 3 chain. (1739 aa)
Nid1Nidogen-1; Sulfated glycoprotein widely distributed in basement membranes and tightly associated with laminin. Also binds to collagen IV and perlecan. It probably has a role in cell-extracellular matrix interactions. (1245 aa)
CtsbCathepsin B heavy chain; Thiol protease which is believed to participate in intracellular degradation and turnover of proteins (By similarity). Cleaves matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein MEPE (By similarity). Involved in the solubilization of cross-linked TG/thyroglobulin in the thyroid follicle lumen. Has also been implicated in tumor invasion and metastasis (By similarity). Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (339 aa)
Htra1Serine protease HTRA1; Serine protease with a variety of targets, including extracellular matrix proteins such as fibronectin. HTRA1-generated fibronectin fragments further induce synovial cells to up-regulate MMP1 and MMP3 production. May also degrade proteoglycans, such as aggrecan, decorin and fibromodulin. Through cleavage of proteoglycans, may release soluble FGF-glycosaminoglycan complexes that promote the range and intensity of FGF signals in the extracellular space. Regulates the availability of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) by cleaving IGF- binding proteins. Inhibits sign [...] (480 aa)
ElnElastin; Major structural protein of tissues such as aorta and nuchal ligament, which must expand rapidly and recover completely. Molecular determinant of the late arterial morphogenesis, stabilizing arterial structure by regulating proliferation and organization of vascular smooth muscle. (860 aa)
CtssCathepsin S; Thiol protease. Key protease responsible for the removal of the invariant chain from MHC class II molecules. The bond-specificity of this proteinase is in part similar to the specificities of cathepsin L; Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (341 aa)
Lama5Laminin subunit alpha-5; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. Alpha-5 may be the major laminin alpha chain of adult epithelial and/or endothelial basal laminae. (3718 aa)
CtszCathepsin Z; Exhibits carboxy-monopeptidase as well as carboxy-dipeptidase activity (By similarity). Capable of producing kinin potentiating peptides (By similarity). (306 aa)
VtnVitronectin; Vitronectin is a cell adhesion and spreading factor found in serum and tissues. Vitronectin interact with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Is recognized by certain members of the integrin family and serves as a cell-to-substrate adhesion molecule. Inhibitor of the membrane-damaging effect of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway. (478 aa)
Lama4Laminin subunit alpha-4; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (1816 aa)
Timp3Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3; Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. May form part of a tissue-specific acute response to remodeling stimuli. (211 aa)
Fbln5Fibulin-5; Essential for elastic fiber formation, is involved in the assembly of continuous elastin (ELN) polymer and promotes the interaction of microfibrils and ELN (By similarity). Stabilizes and organizes elastic fibers in the skin, lung and vasculature. Promotes adhesion of endothelial cells through interaction of integrins and the RGD motif. Vascular ligand for integrin receptors which may play a role in vascular development and remodeling. May act as an adapter that mediates the interaction between FBN1 and ELN (By similarity). (448 aa)
OgnMimecan; Induces bone formation in conjunction with TGF-beta-1 or TGF- beta-2; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class III subfamily. (298 aa)
Nid2Nidogen-2; Cell adhesion glycoprotein. Might be involved in osteoblast differentiation. It probably has a role in cell-extracellular matrix interactions. (1403 aa)
CluClusterin alpha chain; Functions as extracellular chaperone that prevents aggregation of non native proteins. Prevents stress-induced aggregation of blood plasma proteins (By similarity). Inhibits formation of amyloid fibrils by APP, APOC2, B2M, CALCA, CSN3, SNCA and aggregation-prone LYZ variants (in vitro). Does not require ATP. Maintains partially unfolded proteins in a state appropriate for subsequent refolding by other chaperones, such as HSPA8/HSC70. Does not refold proteins by itself. Binding to cell surface receptors triggers internalization of the chaperone-client complex and [...] (448 aa)
Matn2Matrilin-2; Involved in matrix assembly. (937 aa)
Col2a1Collagen alpha-1(II) chain; Type II collagen is specific for cartilaginous tissues. It is essential for the normal embryonic development of the skeleton, for linear growth and for the ability of cartilage to resist compressive forces. (1487 aa)
Krt83Keratin 83; Belongs to the intermediate filament family. (479 aa)
Serping1Plasma protease C1 inhibitor; Activation of the C1 complex is under control of the C1- inhibitor. It forms a proteolytically inactive stoichiometric complex with the C1r or C1s proteases. May play a potentially crucial role in regulating important physiological pathways including complement activation, blood coagulation, fibrinolysis and the generation of kinins. Very efficient inhibitor of FXIIa. May inhibit chymotrypsin and kallikrein. (504 aa)
LoxProtein-lysine 6-oxidase, short form; Responsible for the post-translational oxidative deamination of peptidyl lysine residues in precursors to fibrous collagen and elastin. Regulator of Ras expression. May play a role in tumor suppression. Plays a role in the aortic wall architecture. (411 aa)
Fbn2Fibrillin-2 C-terminal peptide; [Fibrillin-2]: Fibrillins are structural components of 10-12 nm extracellular calcium-binding microfibrils, which occur either in association with elastin or in elastin-free bundles. Fibrillin-2- containing microfibrils regulate the early process of elastic fiber assembly. Regulates osteoblast maturation by controlling TGF-beta bioavailability and calibrating TGF-beta and BMP levels, respectively. (2907 aa)
Col17a1120 kDa linear IgA disease antigen homolog; May play a role in the integrity of hemidesmosome and the attachment of basal keratinocytes to the underlying basement membrane. (1470 aa)
Lamc1Laminin subunit gamma-1; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (1607 aa)
Lamc2Laminin subunit gamma-2; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (1193 aa)
DptDermatopontin; Seems to mediate adhesion by cell surface integrin binding. May serve as a communication link between the dermal fibroblast cell surface and its extracellular matrix environment. Enhances TGFB1 activity (By similarity). Inhibits cell proliferation. Accelerates collagen fibril formation, and stabilizes collagen fibrils against low- temperature dissociation; Belongs to the dermatopontin family. (201 aa)
Tgm5Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase 5; Catalyzes the cross-linking of proteins and the conjugation of polyamines to proteins. Contributes to the formation of the cornified cell envelope of keratinocytes (By similarity). Belongs to the transglutaminase superfamily. Transglutaminase family. (724 aa)
Ccn5CCN family member 5; May play an important role in modulating bone turnover. Promotes the adhesion of osteoblast cells and inhibits the binding of fibrinogen to integrin receptors. In addition, inhibits osteocalcin production (By similarity); Belongs to the CCN family. (251 aa)
Col1a2Collagen alpha-2(I) chain; Type I collagen is a member of group I collagen (fibrillar forming collagen); Belongs to the fibrillar collagen family. (1372 aa)
CtscDipeptidyl peptidase 1 exclusion domain chain; Thiol protease. Has dipeptidylpeptidase activity. Can act as both an exopeptidase and endopeptidase. Can degrade glucagon. Plays a role in the generation of cytotoxic lymphocyte effector function; Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (462 aa)
BgnBiglycan; May be involved in collagen fiber assembly; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class I subfamily. (369 aa)
Col4a2Collagen alpha-2(IV) chain; Type IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a 'chicken-wire' meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen. (1707 aa)
Mmp272 kDa type IV collagenase; Ubiquitinous metalloproteinase that is involved in diverse functions such as remodeling of the vasculature, angiogenesis, tissue repair, tumor invasion, inflammation, and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. As well as degrading extracellular matrix proteins, can also act on several nonmatrix proteins such as big endothelial 1 and beta- type CGRP promoting vasoconstriction. Also cleaves KISS at a Gly-|-Leu bond. Appears to have a role in myocardial cell death pathways. Contributes to myocardial oxidative stress by regulating the activity of GSK3beta. Cleaves GSK3 [...] (662 aa)
CtshCathepsin H heavy chain; Important for the overall degradation of proteins in lysosomes; Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (333 aa)
FmodFibromodulin; Affects the rate of fibrils formation. May have a primary role in collagen fibrillogenesis. (376 aa)
Krt75Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 75; Plays a central role in hair and nail formation. Essential component of keratin intermediate filaments in the companion layer of the hair follicle (By similarity). (551 aa)
Mfap4Microfibril-associated glycoprotein 4; Could be involved in calcium-dependent cell adhesion or intercellular interactions. May contribute to the elastic fiber assembly and/or maintenance. (281 aa)
LumLumican; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class II subfamily. (338 aa)
Serpina6Corticosteroid-binding globulin; Major transport protein for glucocorticoids and progestins in the blood of almost all vertebrate species; Belongs to the serpin family. (397 aa)
Fbln2Fibulin-2; Its binding to fibronectin and some other ligands is calcium dependent. May act as an adapter that mediates the interaction between FBN1 and ELN; Belongs to the fibulin family. (1221 aa)
Serpinf2Alpha-2-antiplasmin; Serine protease inhibitor. The major targets of this inhibitor are plasmin and trypsin, but it also inactivates matriptase- 3/TMPRSS7 and chymotrypsin (By similarity). (491 aa)
PrelpProlargin; May anchor basement membranes to the underlying connective tissue. (378 aa)
LorLoricrin; Major keratinocyte cell envelope protein. (486 aa)
Krtap3-1Keratin-associated protein 3-1; In the hair cortex, hair keratin intermediate filaments are embedded in an interfilamentous matrix, consisting of hair keratin- associated proteins (KRTAP), which are essential for the formation of a rigid and resistant hair shaft through their extensive disulfide bond cross-linking with abundant cysteine residues of hair keratins. The matrix proteins include the high-sulfur and high-glycine-tyrosine keratins (By similarity); Belongs to the KRTAP type 3 family. (98 aa)
Fn1Fibronectin; Fibronectins bind cell surfaces and various compounds including collagen, fibrin, heparin, DNA, and actin. Fibronectins are involved in cell adhesion, cell motility, opsonization, wound healing, and maintenance of cell shape healing, and maintenance of cell shape. Involved in osteoblast compaction through the fibronectin fibrillogenesis cell-mediated matrix assembly process, essential for osteoblast mineralization. Participates in the regulation of type I collagen deposition by osteoblasts. (2477 aa)
Fbln1Fibulin-1; Incorporated into fibronectin-containing matrix fibers. May play a role in cell adhesion and migration along protein fibers within the extracellular matrix (ECM). Could be important for certain developmental processes and contribute to the supramolecular organization of ECM architecture, in particular to those of basement membranes. (705 aa)
Krt34Keratin, type I cuticular Ha4; Belongs to the intermediate filament family. (392 aa)
Serpinb2Plasminogen activator inhibitor 2, macrophage; Inhibits urokinase-type plasminogen activator. The monocyte derived PAI-2 is distinct from the endothelial cell-derived PAI-1. Not required for normal murine development or survival; Belongs to the serpin family. Ov-serpin subfamily. (415 aa)
Serpinc1Antithrombin-III; Most important serine protease inhibitor in plasma that regulates the blood coagulation cascade. AT-III inhibits thrombin, matriptase-3/TMPRSS7, as well as factors IXa, Xa and XIa. Its inhibitory activity is greatly enhanced in the presence of heparin (By similarity). (465 aa)
Lamb2Laminin subunit beta-2; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (1799 aa)
Col5a2Collagen alpha-2(V) chain; Type V collagen is a member of group I collagen (fibrillar forming collagen). It is a minor connective tissue component of nearly ubiquitous distribution. Type V collagen binds to DNA, heparan sulfate, thrombospondin, heparin, and insulin. Type V collagen is a key determinant in the assembly of tissue-specific matrices. (1497 aa)
Col11a2Collagen alpha-2(XI) chain; May play an important role in fibrillogenesis by controlling lateral growth of collagen II fibrils; Belongs to the fibrillar collagen family. (1650 aa)
Col8a1Collagen alpha-1(VIII) chain; Macromolecular component of the subendothelium. Major component of the Descemet's membrane (basement membrane) of corneal endothelial cells. Also component of the endothelia of blood vessels. Necessary for migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and thus, has a potential role in the maintenance of vessel wall integrity and structure, in particular in atherogenesis. (744 aa)
Lama3Laminin subunit alpha-3; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (3330 aa)
Lama2Laminin subunit alpha-2; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (3118 aa)
Col6a6Collagen alpha-6(VI) chain; Collagen VI acts as a cell-binding protein; Belongs to the type VI collagen family. (2265 aa)
Matn4Matrilin-4; Major component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage. (624 aa)
Tgm2Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase 2; Catalyzes the cross-linking of proteins, such as WDR54, and the conjugation of polyamines to proteins. Belongs to the transglutaminase superfamily. Transglutaminase family. (686 aa)
Fbn1Fibrillin-1; [Fibrillin-1]: Structural component of the 10-12 nm diameter microfibrils of the extracellular matrix, which conveys both structural and regulatory properties to load-bearing connective tissues. Fibrillin-1-containing microfibrils provide long-term force bearing structural support. In tissues such as the lung, blood vessels and skin, microfibrils form the periphery of the elastic fiber, acting as a scaffold for the deposition of elastin. In addition, microfibrils can occur as elastin-independent networks in tissues such as the ciliary zonule, tendon, cornea and glomerulus [...] (2873 aa)
DcnDecorin; May affect the rate of fibrils formation; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class I subfamily. (354 aa)
PodnPodocan; Negatively regulates cell proliferation and cell migration, especially in smooth muscle cells. (611 aa)
SlpiAntileukoproteinase; Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor with strong affinities for trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, and cathepsin G. Modulates the innate immune response after bacterial infection. Contributes to regulate the inflammatory and immune responses to the intracellular parasite L.major. Down-regulates responses to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Plays a role in regulating the activation of NF-kappa-B and inflammatory responses. Has antimicrobial activity against mycobacteria, but not against salmonella. Contributes to normal resistance against infection by M.tuberculosis. R [...] (131 aa)
Tgm3Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase E 27 kDa non-catalytic chain; Catalyzes the calcium-dependent formation of isopeptide cross-links between glutamine and lysine residues in various proteins, as well as the conjugation of polyamines to proteins. Involved in the formation of the cornified envelope (CE), a specialized component consisting of covalent cross-links of proteins beneath the plasma membrane of terminally differentiated keratinocytes. Catalyzes small proline-rich proteins (SPRR1 and SPRR2) and LOR cross-linking to form small interchain oligomers, which are further cros [...] (693 aa)
Fbln7Fibulin-7; An adhesion molecule that interacts with extracellular matrix molecules in developing teeth and may play important roles in differentiation and maintenance of odontoblasts as well as in dentin formation; Belongs to the fibulin family. (440 aa)
Col7a1Collagen alpha-1(VII) chain; Stratified squamous epithelial basement membrane protein that forms anchoring fibrils which may contribute to epithelial basement membrane organization and adherence by interacting with extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as type IV collagen. (2944 aa)
Timp1Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1; Metalloproteinase inhibitor that functions by forming one to one complexes with target metalloproteinases, such as collagenases, and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Acts on MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP7, MMP8, MMP9, MMP10, MMP11, MMP12, MMP13 and MMP16. Does not act on MMP14 (By similarity). Also functions as a growth factor that regulates cell differentiation, migration and cell death and activates cellular signaling cascades via CD63 and ITGB1. Plays a role in integrin signaling; Belongs to the protease inhibitor I35 [...] (205 aa)
Ecm1Extracellular matrix protein 1; Involved in endochondral bone formation as negative regulator of bone mineralization. Stimulates the proliferation of endothelial cells and promotes angiogenesis. Inhibits MMP9 proteolytic activity (By similarity). (559 aa)
Col1a1Collagen alpha-1(I) chain; Type I collagen is a member of group I collagen (fibrillar forming collagen); Belongs to the fibrillar collagen family. (1453 aa)
TnxbTenascin XB. (3126 aa)
Tgm1Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase K; Catalyzes the cross-linking of proteins and the conjugation of polyamines to proteins. Responsible for cross-linking epidermal proteins during formation of the stratum corneum. Involved in cell proliferation (By similarity). (815 aa)
Hspg2Basement membrane-specific heparan sulfate proteoglycan core protein; Integral component of basement membranes. Component of the glomerular basement membrane (GBM), responsible for the fixed negative electrostatic membrane charge, and which provides a barrier which is both size- and charge-selective. It serves as an attachment substrate for cells. Plays essential roles in vascularization. Critical for normal heart development and for regulating the vascular response to injury. Also required for avascular cartilage development (By similarity). The LG3 peptide has anti-angiogenic propert [...] (4383 aa)
AspnAsporin; Binds calcium and plays a role in osteoblast-driven collagen biomineralization activity (By similarity). Critical regulator of TGF- beta in articular cartilage and plays an essential role in cartilage homeostasis and osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis. Negatively regulates chondrogenesis in the articular cartilage by blocking the TGF- beta/receptor interaction on the cell surface and inhibiting the canonical TGF-beta/Smad signal. Negatively regulates periodontal ligament (PDL) differentiation and mineralization to ensure that the PDL is not ossified and to maintain homeostasis o [...] (373 aa)
Col6a5Collagen alpha-5(VI) chain; Collagen VI acts as a cell-binding protein. (2640 aa)
FlgFilaggrin. (357 aa)
Lamb3Laminin subunit beta-3; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. (1168 aa)
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NCBI taxonomy Id: 10090
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