Thrombospondin 2, a matricellular protein with diverse functions
Bornstein P, Armstrong L, Hankenson K, Kyriakides T, Yang Z. Thrombospondin 2, a matricellular protein with diverse functions. Matrix Biology 2000, 19: 557-568. PMID: 11102746, DOI: 10.1016/s0945-053x(00)00104-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMatrix metalloproteinase-2TSP2-null miceThrombospondin-2Matricellular proteinConnective tissueGrowth of tumorsConnective tissue elementsFragility of skinFunctional abnormalitiesTissue injuryMetalloproteinase-2MMP2 activityBleeding defectMiceCell surface receptorsGrowth factorAdult animalsMode of actionBone growthMarked disparityTissue elementsSubdermal tissueAbnormalitiesDermal fibroblastsTissueThrombospondin 2 Modulates Collagen Fibrillogenesis and Angiogenesis
Bornstein P, Kyriakides T, Yang Z, Armstrong L, Birk D. Thrombospondin 2 Modulates Collagen Fibrillogenesis and Angiogenesis. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2000, 5: 61-66. PMID: 11147677, DOI: 10.1046/j.1087-0024.2000.00005.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular densityTSP2-null miceMatrix metalloproteinase-2 productionMetalloproteinase-2 productionConnective tissue abnormalitiesFlexor muscle tendonsExcisional skin woundsPolyvinyl alcohol spongesSilicone rubber discsAbnormal collagen fibrilsMuscle tendonSubcutaneous tissueNull miceTissue abnormalitiesDistinct abnormalitiesEndothelial cellsThrombospondin-2Matricellular proteinAlcohol spongesTHBS2 geneCell functionCell-matrix interactionsMiceSkin woundsMode of action