Chondronectin is a cartilage matrix protein that specifically mediates the attachment of chondrocytes to type II collagen. ...
<cell biology> A 180 kD protein isolated from chick serum that specifically favours attachment of chondrocytes to type II collagen if present with the appropriate cartilage proteoglycan. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
A 180 kD protein isolated from chick serum that specifically favours attachment of chondrocytes to Type II collagen if present with the appropriate cartilage proteoglycan.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-nek′tin Definitions: 1. A glycoprotein of cartilage matrix that mediates the adhesion of chondrocytes to type II collagen.