tenascin


ten·as·cin

(ten-as'sin), A protein that is present in the mesenchyme that surrounds epithelia in organs undergoing development in embryos; believed to participate in inducing differentiation of epithelia.

tenascin C

A secreted extracellular matrix protein encoded by TNC on chromosome 9q32-q34, which has a spatially and temporally restricted tissue distribution. It plays a key role in guidance of migrating neurons and axons during development, synaptic plasticity and neuronal regeneration.