Proteoglycans

Synonyms of proteoglycans

• glycosaminoglycans
• mucopolysaccharides

Collocations of proteoglycans

extracellular matrix

Frequency: 80 %

Proteoglycans are important components of the extracellular matrix.

cartilage

Frequency: 70 %

Proteoglycans play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of cartilage.

connective tissue

Frequency: 65 %

Proteoglycans are found in abundance in connective tissue.

glycosaminoglycans

Frequency: 60 %

Proteoglycans consist of a protein core and glycosaminoglycan side chains.

synthesis

Frequency: 50 %

The synthesis of proteoglycans is a complex process.

Idiomatic Expressions for proteoglycans

• Phrase: sugar-coated proteins
  Meaning: referring to the structure of proteoglycans, which consist of a protein core with attached sugar molecules
  Usage: Proteoglycans are often humorously referred to as 'sugar-coated proteins' because of their sugar-rich composition.