Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein

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

**Definition:** Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (757 aa, ~83 kDa) is encoded by the human COMP gene. This protein plays a role in the formation and maintenance of cartilage.

**Synonyms:** - COMP - TSP5 - Thrombospondin 5 - Thrombospondin V - Thrombospondin-5 - Thrombospondin-V