Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A phosphorylated glycoprotein that is produced by bone, is abundant in bone mineral matrix, and accelerates bone regeneration and remodeling. It is also produced in other tissues and plays a role in the progression of many diseases, including certain cancers.
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- noun biochemistry A
sialopontin found inbone tissue
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The protein called osteopontin (OPN) could lead to a novel approach to the treatment of a devastating lung disease.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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The team has identified specific genes, such as osteopontin, that are directly induced by LSF.
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The team has identified specific genes, such as osteopontin, that are directly induced by LSF.
innovations-report 2010
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The team has identified specific genes, such as osteopontin, that are directly induced by LSF.
innovations-report 2010
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The team has identified specific genes, such as osteopontin, that are directly induced by LSF.
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The serum osteopontin level might be useful in screening asbestos-exposed people for mesotheliomaThe level of soluble mesothelin-related protein is elevated in the serum of about 75% of patients at diagnosis and it has been suggested that it may be useful for screening.
Balkinization 2007
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The serum osteopontin level might be useful in screening asbestos-exposed people for mesotheliomaThe level of soluble mesothelin-related protein is elevated in the serum of about 75% of patients at diagnosis and it has been suggested that it may be useful for screening.
Balkinization 2007
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The serum osteopontin level might be useful in screening asbestos-exposed people for mesotheliomaThe level of soluble mesothelin-related protein is elevated in the serum of about 75% of patients at diagnosis and it has been suggested that it may be useful for screening.
Balkinization 2007
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The serum osteopontin level might be useful in screening asbestos-exposed people for mesotheliomaThe level of soluble mesothelin-related protein is elevated in the serum of about 75% of patients at diagnosis and it has been suggested that it may be useful for screening.
Balkinization 2007
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The serum osteopontin level might be useful in screening asbestos-exposed people for mesotheliomaThe level of soluble mesothelin-related protein is elevated in the serum of about 75% of patients at diagnosis and it has been suggested that it may be useful for screening.
Balkinization 2007
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