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mucin-like glycoproteins

Mucin-like glycoproteins, such as heparan sulfate, serve as ligands for the leukocyte adhesion molecule called CD44. These glycoproteins are found in the extracellular matrix and on cell surfaces.

Examples

- GlyCAM-1
- PSGL-1 (SELPLG)
- ESL-1 (GLG1)
- CD34
- heparan sulfate

See also

- sialomucins