noun
- large molecules consisting of proteins linked to carbohydrate chains, found in connective tissues and cell surfaces
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- Proteoglycans provide structural support in cartilage and bone.
- The extracellular matrix contains various proteoglycans that help maintain tissue integrity.
- Researchers studied how proteoglycans contribute to joint health.
- Certain diseases affect the production of proteoglycans in connective tissue.
- Proteoglycans play important roles in cell signaling and tissue development.
- The breakdown of proteoglycans can lead to cartilage deterioration.