Neurocan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neurocan is a noun meaning A protein that is a significant component of the extracellular matrix.
Meaning
A protein that is a significant component of the extracellular matrix.
Example Sentences
The astroglial outer region of the scar is marked by the astrocytic glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and contains numerous chondroitin sulphate proteoglycans (CSPGs) among which are NG-2, neurocan, and phosphacan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neurogranin, neurocalcin, neurokine, neuraxin, neuroglian, neurexin.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.