Gene Symbol |
Bgn
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Entrez Gene |
12111
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Alt Symbol |
BG, DSPG1, PG-S1, PGI, SLRR1A
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Species |
Mouse
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
biglycan
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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
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Function |
May be involved in collagen fiber assembly. {ECO:0000250}.
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Subcellular Location |
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix {ECO:0000250}.
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Tissue Specificity |
Found in several connective tissues, especially in articular cartilages.
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