CYTOTACTIN
\sˈa͡ɪtə͡ʊtˌaktɪn], \sˈaɪtəʊtˌaktɪn], \s_ˈaɪ_t_əʊ_t_ˌa_k_t_ɪ_n]\
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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)
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