Aggrecans

**Definition:** Large HYALURONAN-containing proteoglycans found in articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR). They form into aggregates that provide tissues with the capacity to resist high compressive and tensile forces.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.930.750.687.100 - D09.698.735.200.500 - D12.776.395.650.750.687.100 - D12.776.503.280.437.100 - D12.776.860.300.140

**Synonyms:** - Aggrecan - Cartilage-Specific Proteoglycan Core Proteins