| Gene Symbol |
MATN3
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| Entrez Gene |
4148
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| Alt Symbol |
DIPOA, EDM5, HOA, OADIP, OS2
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| Species |
Human
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
|
| Description |
matrilin 3
|
| Other Description |
matrilin-3
|
| Swissprots |
B2CPU0 Q4ZG02 O15232
|
| Accessions |
AAX88937 EAX00837 O15232 AA461483 AJ001047 CAA04501 AJ224741 CAA12110 AK290856 BAF83545 AU121718 BC139907 AAI39908 CA447528 EU541440 ACB29772 Y13341 CAA73785 NM_002381 NP_002372
|
| Function |
Major component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage and may play a role in the formation of extracellular filamentous networks.
|
| Subcellular Location |
Secreted.
|
| Tissue Specificity |
Expressed only in cartilaginous tissues, such as vertebrae, ribs and shoulders.
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