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Term:
extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring compression resistance (GO:0030021)
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Parent Terms Term With Siblings Child Terms
extracellular matrix constituent conferring elasticity  
extracellular matrix constituent, lubricant activity  
extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring compression resistance +   
A constituent of the extracellular matrix that enables the matrix to resist compressive forces; often a proteoglycan.
extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength  
structural constituent of egg coat  
structural constituent of synapse-associated extracellular matrix  

Synonyms
Broad Synonyms: core extracellular matrix ;   core matrisome
Definition Sources: GOC:mah, ISBN:0815316194

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