The protein encoded by this gene is a noncollagenous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein. It consists of five identical glycoprotein subunits, each with EGF-like and calcium-binding (thrombospondin-like) domains. Oligomerization results from formation of a five-stranded coiled coil and disulfides. Binding to other ECM proteins such as collagen appears to depend on divalent cations. Mutations can cause the osteochondrodysplasias pseudochondroplasia (PSACH) and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
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Aliases for COMP Proteins
cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) Proteins cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (sce3551) Proteins cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (CJA_1292) Proteins cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (Comp) Proteins COMP Proteins EDM1 Proteins EPD1 Proteins MED Proteins PSACH Proteins THBS5 Proteins TSP5 Proteins