Thrombospondin 1

**Definition:** An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair. Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and metastasis.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.895.800 - D12.776.395.550.895.800 - D12.776.543.550.895.800

**Synonyms:** - TSP-1