Dermatopontin

Dermatopontin is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the DPT is_associated_with::gene.

Function
Dermatopontin is an is_associated_with::extracellular matrix protein with possible functions in cell-matrix interactions and matrix assembly. The protein is found in various tissues and many of its tyrosine residues are sulphated. Dermatopontin is postulated to modify the behavior of is_associated_with::TGF beta through interaction with is_associated_with::decorin.