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 fibroblastsTissue