We provide a comprehensive classification of the proteoglycan gene families and respective
protein cores. This updated nomenclature is based on three criteria: Cellular and subcellular …

Leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) are 20–29-residue sequence motifs present in a number of
proteins with diverse functions. The primary function of these motifs appears to be to provide …

The proteoglycan superfamily now contains more than 30 full-time molecules that fulfill a
variety of biological functions. Proteoglycans act as tissue organizers, influence cell growth …

Now in its Third Edition, this book emphasizes the physiological perspective of voice
disorders—and the behavioral and emotional factors that can influence these changes …

Extending axons in the develo** nervous system are guided in part by repulsive cues.
Genetic analysis in Drosophila, reported in a companion to this paper, identifies the Slit …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes a highly dynamic three-dimensional structural
network comprised of macromolecules, such as proteoglycans/glycosaminoglycans …

Introduction• Perlecan: a pro‐angiogenic proteoglycan• Endorepellin, a C‐terminal fragment
of perlecan with anti‐angiogenic activity• Syndecans in cancer biology• Glypicans and the …

The cardiac extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex architectural network consisting of
structural and nonstructural proteins, creating strength and plasticity. The nonstructural …

Myopia is a very common ocular problem, affecting perhaps one billion people worldwide.
Most myopia is produced by lengthening of the vitreous chamber of the ocular globe. High …

Osteopontin (OPN) is an arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD)-containing glycoprotein encoded
by the gene secreted phosphoprotein 1 (spp1). spp1 is expressed during embryogenesis …