Definitions
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- noun biochemistry A
protein that binds tohydroxyapatite to facilitate themineralisation ofcollagen in bones.
Etymologies
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From osteo- (“bone”) + nectin.
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Examples
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The protein family's namesake, SPARC, also known as osteonectin or BM-40, is expressed primarily during embryogenesis and in adult bone tissue
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Danika Bannasch et al. 2010
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I can find no reference other than Abel himself that uses ... osteonectin: All I need do is create the impression that I am a genius, and get people to believe it? well …
Uncommon Descent 2009
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I can find no reference other than Abel himself that uses ... osteonectin: All I need do is create the impression that I am a genius, and get people to believe it? well …
Uncommon Descent 2009
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