Summary of CTGF
This gene encodes a protein that plays a role in chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation as well as cell division (R).
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The Function of CTGF
Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. Promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis.
Protein names
Recommended name:
Connective tissue growth factorShort name:
IBP-8Alternative name(s):
CCN family member 2Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24
Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8
IGF-binding protein 8
IGFBP-8
- RS6907728 (CTGF) ??
- RS6918698 (CTGF) ??
- RS9493150 (CTGF) ??
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Top Gene-Substance Interactions
CTGF Interacts with These Diseases
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Substances That Increase CTGF
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Substances That Decrease CTGF
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Conditions with Increased Gene Activity
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Technical
The following transcription factors affect gene expression:
Tissue specificity:
Expressed in bone marrow and thymic cells. Also expressed one of two Wilms tumors tested.
Gene Pathways:
Molecular Function:
Biological Processes:
- Aging
- Angiogenesis
- Cartilage Condensation
- Cell Adhesion
- Cell-Cell Signaling
- Cell Differentiation
- Cell-Matrix Adhesion
- Chondrocyte Proliferation
- Cytosolic Calcium Ion Transport
- Dna Biosynthetic Process
- Epidermis Development
- Extracellular Matrix Constituent Secretion
- Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Signaling Pathway
- Integrin-Mediated Signaling Pathway
- Intracellular Signal Transduction
- Lung Development
- Negative Regulation Of Cell Death
- Negative Regulation Of Gene Expression
- Ossification
- Positive Regulation Of Cardiac Muscle Contraction
- Positive Regulation Of Cell Activation
- Positive Regulation Of Cell Differentiation
- Positive Regulation Of Cell Proliferation
- Positive Regulation Of Collagen Biosynthetic Process
- Positive Regulation Of Cysteine-Type Endopeptidase Activity Involved In Apoptotic Process
- Positive Regulation Of Erk1 And Erk2 Cascade
- Positive Regulation Of G0 To G1 Transition
- Positive Regulation Of Gene Expression
- Positive Regulation Of Jnk Cascade
- Positive Regulation Of Stress Fiber Assembly
- Reactive Oxygen Species Metabolic Process
- Regulation Of Cell Growth
- Regulation Of Chondrocyte Differentiation
- Response To Amino Acid
- Response To Anoxia
- Response To Estradiol
- Response To Fatty Acid
- Response To Glucose
- Response To Mineralocorticoid
- Response To Peptide Hormone
- Response To Wounding
- Tissue Homeostasis
- Transcription Initiation From Rna Polymerase Ii Promoter