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Hexameric extracellular matrix glycoprotein transiently expressed in many developing organs and often re-expressed in tumors. It is present in the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as in smooth muscle and tendons. (From Kreis & Vale, Guidebook to the Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Proteins, 1993, p93)
| Descriptor ID |
D019063
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.776.860.300.850
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| Concept/Terms |
Tenascin- Tenascin
- Hexabrachion
- Tenascin-C
- Tenascin C
- Cytotactin
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Tenascin" by people in Profiles.
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Histomorphologic changes of the long head of the biceps tendon in common shoulder pathologies. Arthroscopy. 2013 Jun; 29(6):972-81.
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Tenascin-C expression and distribution in cultured human chondrocytes and chondrosarcoma cells. J Orthop Res. 2002 Jul; 20(4):834-41.
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Iodine-131-labeled antitenascin monoclonal antibody 81C6 treatment of patients with recurrent malignant gliomas: phase I trial results. J Clin Oncol. 1998 Jun; 16(6):2202-12.