KnowraProteoglycanLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Proteoglycan, each with the reason it gives.All 8Related 4Narrower topic 1Compared with 3Extracellular matrixRelated: Proteoglycans hydrate the matrix and help regulate the movement of molecules through it.Connective tissueRelated: Proteoglycans help connective-tissue matrix retain water and resist compression.CartilageRelated: Proteoglycans attract water, helping cartilage resist compression.Intervertebral discRelated: Proteoglycans help the nucleus retain the water needed for pressure-based support.