Medical term:

tenascin



ten·as·cin

(ten-as'sin),
A protein that is present in the mesenchyme that surrounds epithelia in organs undergoing development in embryos; believed to participate in inducing differentiation of epithelia.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

tenascin C

A secreted extracellular matrix protein encoded by TNC on chromosome 9q32-q34, which has a spatially and temporally restricted tissue distribution. It plays a key role in guidance of migrating neurons and axons during development, synaptic plasticity and neuronal regeneration.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.


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