| Gene Symbol |
CCN2
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| Gene Synonyms |
KMD CTGF NOV2 HCS24 IBP-8 IGFBP8 SEMDLSL |
| Gene Full Name |
cellular communication network factor 2 |
| Gene Summary |
The protein encoded by this gene is a mitogen that is secreted by vascular endothelial cells. The encoded protein plays a role in chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, cell adhesion in many cell types, and is related to platelet-derived growth factor. Certain polymorphisms in this gene have been linked with a higher incidence of systemic sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009] |
| Alternative Names |
CCN 2 CCN family member 2 CCN2 Connective tissue growth factor Ctgf CTGF_HUMAN Hcs 24 Hcs24 Hypertrophic chondrocyte specific protein 24 Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific gene product 24 Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24 IBP-8 IGF-binding protein 8 IGFBP-8 IGFBP8 Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 8 Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8 MGC102839 NOV 2 NOV2 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
38 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Extracellular matrix,Secreted. |