Gene Symbol | Bgn |
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Entrez Gene | 12111 |
Alt Symbol | BG, DSPG1, PG-S1, PGI, SLRR1A |
Species | Mouse |
Gene Type | protein-coding |
Description | biglycan |
Other Description | bone/cartilage proteoglycan I |
Swissprots | Q61355 P28653 |
Accessions | EDL29897 P28653 AK086920 AK135496 BAE22555 AK138885 AK155973 BAE33531 AK164867 BAE37948 AK171870 BAE42709 BC005452 AAH05452 BC019502 AAH19502 BC052857 AAH52857 BC057185 AAH57185 L20276 AAA64360 X53928 CAA37875 Y11758 CAA72422 XM_006527758 XP_006527821 NM_007542 NP_031568 |
Function | May be involved in collagen fiber assembly. {ECO:0000250}. |
Subcellular Location | Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix {ECO:0000250}. |
Tissue Specificity | Found in several connective tissues, especially in articular cartilages. |