A small leucine-rich proteoglycan that interacts with FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and modifies the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX structure of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. Decorin has also been shown to play additional roles in the regulation of cellular responses to GROWTH FACTORS. The protein contains a single glycosaminoglycan chain and is similar in structure to BIGLYCAN.
Decorin has been studied across 19 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, ✨ Skin & Hair, 🦴 Bone & Joint, ⏳ Longevity & Aging, 🫁 Liver & Detox. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 29% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Decorin is generated deterministically from 300 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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