Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein

**Definition:** Major component of chondrocyte EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX of various tissues including bone, tendon, ligament, SYNOVIUM and blood vessels. It binds MATRILIN PROTEINS and is associated with development of cartilage and bone.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.860.300.155

**Synonyms:** - COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein) - Thrombospondin 5 Protein - Thrombospondin-5 Protein - TSP5 (Thrombospondin-5)