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Which molecule is covalently bound to the core protein of proteoglycans?
Which molecule is covalently bound to the core protein of proteoglycans?
What is the main proteoglycan found in cartilage?
What is the main proteoglycan found in cartilage?
What type of gel does AGGRECAN and type II collagen form?
What type of gel does AGGRECAN and type II collagen form?
Which molecule is susceptible to damage due to exposure to free radicals?
Which molecule is susceptible to damage due to exposure to free radicals?
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What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
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Which molecule forms structures called proteoglycan aggregates?
Which molecule forms structures called proteoglycan aggregates?
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Which molecule is responsible for the susceptibility of proteoglycan aggregates to damage?
Which molecule is responsible for the susceptibility of proteoglycan aggregates to damage?
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What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
What is the consequence of the reduction of proteoglycan aggregates over a lifetime?
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Which molecule forms a large number of monomers attached to hyaluronan?
Which molecule forms a large number of monomers attached to hyaluronan?
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