SPARC

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

**Definition:** SPARC (303 aa, ~35 kDa) is encoded by the human SPARC gene. This protein is involved in calcium binding and deposition, cell cycle progression, extracellular matrix synthesis and cell morphology.

**Synonyms:** - BM-40 - Basement-Membrane Protein 40 - ON - Osteonectin - Secreted Protein Acidic and Rich in Cysteine 1