Aggrecan Core Protein

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

**Definition:** Aggrecan core protein (2530 aa, ~261 kDa) is encoded by the human ACAN gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of the biomechanical properties of cartilage.

**Synonyms:** - ACAN - Aggrecan - Aggrecan Proteoglycan - CSPCP - Cartilage-Specific Proteoglycan Core Protein - Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan 1 - Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Core Protein 1