Connective Tissue Growth Factor

**Definition:** A CCN protein family member that regulates a variety of extracellular functions including CELL ADHESION; CELL MIGRATION; and EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX synthesis. It is found in hypertrophic CHONDROCYTES where it may play a role in CHONDROGENESIS and endochondral ossification.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.200.100 - D12.776.467.200.100 - D12.776.860.300.200.100 - D23.529.237.100

**Synonyms:** - Hypertrophic Chondrocyte-Specific Protein 24 - IGF-Binding Protein-Related Protein-2 - CCN2 Protein - IGFBP-rP2 - Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 8 - IGFBP-8