THROMBOSPONDIN 1
\θɹˈɒmbəspˌɒndɪn wˈɒn], \θɹˈɒmbəspˌɒndɪn wˈɒn], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_m_b_ə_s_p_ˌɒ_n_d_ɪ_n w_ˈɒ_n]\
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An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair. Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and metastasis.
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