Fibromodulin/FMOD: Proteins and Enzymes

Fibromodulin (FMOD) is a Class II small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) superfamily member. FMOD participates in collagen fibrillogenesis in many tissues and competes with lumican for collagen binding. It can also participate in inflammation by activating complement. In epidermal keratinocytes, it may be located in the cytoplasm.