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Periostin
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Periostin (POSTN, PN, or osteoblast-specific factor OSF-2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the POSTN gene.[5][6] Periostin functions as a ligand for alpha-V/beta-3 and alpha-V/beta-5 integrins to support adhesion and migration of epithelial cells.[7]
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Periostin is a gla domain vitamin K dependent factor.[8]