About The Word 1, Thrombospondin

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1, Thrombospondin

1, Thrombospondin Definition & Meaning
1, Thrombospondin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term 1, Thrombospondin?

An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair. Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and metastasis.

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