Literature associating ACAN and aortic dissection
ACAN [ENSP00000387356]
Aggrecan core protein 2; This proteoglycan is a major component of extracellular matrix of cartilagenous tissues. A major function of this protein is to resist compression in cartilage. It binds avidly to hyaluronic acid via an N-terminal globular region.
Synonyms: ACAN, A0A087X1T7, H0YK70, H0YMF1, P16112 ...