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STRING protein interaction network
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Network nodes represent proteins
splice isoforms or post-translational modifications are collapsed, i.e. each node represents all the proteins produced by a single, protein-coding gene locus.
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query proteins and first shell of interactors
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MATN4Matrilin-4; Major component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage. (581 aa)    
Predicted Functional Partners:
MATN1
Cartilage matrix protein; Cartilage matrix protein is a major component of the extracellular matrix of non-articular cartilage. It binds to collagen.
   
0.763
COL9A3
Collagen alpha-3(IX) chain; Structural component of hyaline cartilage and vitreous of the eye.
   
 
 0.679
LUM
Lumican; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class II subfamily.
   
 
 0.671
ACAN
Aggrecan core protein 2; This proteoglycan is a major component of extracellular matrix of cartilagenous tissues. A major function of this protein is to resist compression in cartilage. It binds avidly to hyaluronic acid via an N-terminal globular region.
   
 0.652
COL9A1
Collagen alpha-1(IX) chain; Structural component of hyaline cartilage and vitreous of the eye.
 
 
 
 0.614
EPYC
Epiphycan; May have a role in bone formation and also in establishing the ordered structure of cartilage through matrix organization; Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class III subfamily.
   
 
 0.597
COMP
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein; May play a role in the structural integrity of cartilage via its interaction with other extracellular matrix proteins such as the collagens and fibronectin. Can mediate the interaction of chondrocytes with the cartilage extracellular matrix through interaction with cell surface integrin receptors. Could play a role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Potent suppressor of apoptosis in both primary chondrocytes and transformed cells. Suppresses apoptosis by blocking the activation of caspase-3 and by inducing the IAP family of survival proteins (BI [...]
   
 
 0.580
CNMD
Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 1; Bifunctional growth regulator that stimulates the growth of cultured chondrocytes in the presence of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF) but inhibits the growth of cultured vascular endothelial cells. May contribute to the rapid growth of cartilage and vascular invasion prior to the replacement of cartilage by bone during endochondral bone development. Inhibits in vitro tube formation and mobilization of endothelial cells. Plays a role as antiangiogenic factor in cardiac valves to suppress neovascularization.
   
 
 0.516
RBPJL
Recombining binding protein suppressor of hairless-like protein; Putative transcription factor, which cooperates with EBNA2 to activate transcription; Belongs to the Su(H) family.
   
 
 0.503
COL9A2
Collagen alpha-2(IX) chain; Structural component of hyaline cartilage and vitreous of the eye; Belongs to the fibril-associated collagens with interrupted helices (FACIT) family.
   
 
 0.486
Your Current Organism:
Homo sapiens
NCBI taxonomy Id: 9606
Other names: H. sapiens, human, man
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