sialoprotein

(noun)

A component of mineralized tissues, such as bone, that acts as a nucleus for the formation of the first apatite crystals.

Related Terms

Examples of sialoprotein in the following topics:

  • Postnatal Bone Growth

    • In essence, osteoblasts are specialized fibroblasts that, in addition to fibroblastic products, express bone sialoprotein and osteocalcin.