Question

protein found in cartilage is...

Answer 1

Answer:

The major protein found in the cartilage is : Chondrin.

Explanation:

• Cartilage is formed by specialised cells called Chondrocytes.
• These chondrocytes produce a collagen rich protein called the chondrin.
• This protein associated with sulphates to form chondroitin sulphate.
• The chondroitin sulphate forms  a part of the extracellular matrix of the cartilage.
• Chondrin is mainly responsible for providing flexibility and elasticity to the cartilage tissue.
• Apart from chondrin, other proteins like fibronectin, thrombospondin, cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) are also present in the extra-cellular matrix of the cartilage.

Answer 2

Protein that is found in cartilage is called as chondrin.

Explanation:

It is a protein- carbohydrate complex that is found in the cartilage.

It is bluish-green colored and is made up of connective tissue that are contain cell which are embedded in the matrix.

It is a gelatinous substance that is obtained by boiling the cartilage.