Chemicals and Drugs

Osteonectin

Non-collagenous, calcium-binding glycoprotein of developing bone. It links collagen to mineral in the bone matrix. In the synonym SPARC glycoprotein, the acronym stands for Secreted Protein, Acidic and Rich in Cysteine.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Non-collagenous, calcium-binding glycoprotein of developing bone. It links collagen to mineral in the bone matrix. In the synonym SPARC glycoprotein, the acronym stands for Secreted Protein, Acidic and Rich in Cysteine.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • BM 40 Protein
  • BM-40
  • Basement Membrane Tumor Protein
  • SPARC Glycoprotein

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Aspects Covered

30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Calcium-Binding Proteins (1986-1989)
  • Carrier Proteins (1980-1989)

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Tree Numbers

  1. D09w.400w.430w.912
  2. D12.776w.157w.125w.715
  3. D12.776w.395w.600

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Osteonectin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015676
  2. Osteonectin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54460122