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Osteopontin

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Osteopontin Definition

Human osteopontin ( 314 aa, ~32,000 kD) is a bone phosphoprotein that interacts with the extracellular matrix. Osteopontin exists in 4 isoforms, and is secreted by secretory phase ductal epithelium. Implicated in the pathogenesis of several cancers. 2005

Osteopontin Synonyms

Osteopontin

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