Periostin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Periostin (836 aa, ~93 kDa) is encoded by the human POSTN gene. This protein plays a role in cell adhesion.

**Synonyms:** - OSF-2 - Osteoblast-Specific Factor 2 - PN - Periodontal Ligament-Specific Periostin