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Aggrecans MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Aggrecans
Tree Number(s)
D09.400.430.930.750.687.100
D09.698.735.200.500
D12.776.395.650.750.687.100
D12.776.503.280.437.100
D12.776.860.300.140
Unique ID
D053674
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053674
Scope Note
Large HYALURONAN-containing proteoglycans found in articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR). They form into aggregates that provide tissues with the capacity to resist high compressive and tensile forces.
Entry Term(s)
Aggrecan
Cartilage-Specific Proteoglycan Core Proteins
Public MeSH Note
2007; AGGRECANS was indexed under PROTEOCHONDROITIN SULFATES 2006, & under EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX PROTEINS, LECTINS, C-TYPE & PROTEOGLYCANS 1990-2006
History Note
2007(1990)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2023/03/16
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