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Synovial Fluid
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Definition
: The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. It contains mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts and serves to lubricate joints.
Other names
Synovia; Synovial Fluids; Fluids, Synovial; Fluid, Synovial
Substance
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Source
PSLF protein, Bos taurus
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*Glycoproteins
Lubrication
Synovial Fluid.
Connect Tissue Res 1992;28(4):245-55
lubricin
0
*Glycoproteins
Lubrication
Synovial Fluid.
Biochem J 1985;225(1):195