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Tenascin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tenascin
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.860.300.850
Unique ID
D019063
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019063
Scope Note
Hexameric extracellular matrix glycoprotein transiently expressed in many developing organs and often re-expressed in tumors. It is present in the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as in smooth muscle and tendons. (From Kreis & Vale, Guidebook to the Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Proteins, 1993, p93)
Entry Term(s)
Cytotactin
Hexabrachion
J1-200-220
Tenascin-C
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal (1990-1995)
Extracellular Matrix Proteins (1990-1995)
Glycoproteins (1986-1989)
Proteins (1986-1989)
Public MeSH Note
96; TENASCIN was indexed under CELL ADHESION MOLECULES, NEURONAL & EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX PROTEINS 1990-95; PROTEINS & GLYCOPROTEINS 1986-89
Online Note
use TENASCIN (NM) to search TENASCIN 1986-95
History Note
96; was TENASCIN (NM) 1986-95
Date Established
1996/01/01
Date of Entry
1995/05/26
Revision Date
2001/07/25
Tenascin Preferred
J1-200-220 Narrower
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