… they may function in bone metabolism. This chapter will briefly review what mineralized
matrix proteins are, where they are found, and some of their potential functions in mineralized …

… The complex domain structure of the tenascins predicts that the molecule is capable of
interacting with a variety of extracellular matrix proteins. This indeed appears to be the case 14. …

… The second zinc ion and the three calcium ions, that are present is all MMPs, have only a
structural function and they been crucial for maintaining protein conformation [23]. Glutamic …

… principles of protein structure and function of proteins with a definitive theme designed to …
This book will address the structure and function of proteins in 12 subsequent chapters …

… Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also called matrixins, function in the extracellular
environment of cells and degrade both matrix and non-matrix proteins. They play central roles in …

… Very recently, the first heterotypic ECM protein … ECM protein structure, with special emphasis
on those structures that have given insight into the biological functions of ECM proteins. …

… degradative process that all matrix proteins (with the … proteins (which are members of the
TGF-P superfamily) in mineralized matrix that convey the ability of demineralized bone matrix …

… matrix and discuss their functions as currently perceived. The potential usefulness of bone
matrix protein … our current understanding of how these proteins could be related to diseases …

… the structure and expression of this important class of proteins… function(s) of these proteins
in bone tissue. The goal of this … summary of the structure, expression, and potential function(s) …

… binding to the inner membrane or matrix protein. Specifically, we added carboxyfluorescein
to samples containing isolated matrix protein or inside-out inner membrane vesicles (…