The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes the scaffold of tissues and organs. It is a complex
network of extracellular proteins, proteoglycans and glycoproteins, which form …

Basement membranes are delicate, nanoscale and pliable sheets of extracellular matrices
that often act as linings or partitions in organisms. Previously considered as passive …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes a highly dynamic three-dimensional structural
network comprised of macromolecules, such as proteoglycans/glycosaminoglycans …

We provide a comprehensive classification of the proteoglycan gene families and respective
protein cores. This updated nomenclature is based on three criteria: Cellular and subcellular …

The overall structure and architecture of the extracellular matrix undergo dramatic alterations
in composition, form, and functionality over time. The stochasticity begins during …

Cancer metastasis is the dissemination of tumor cells to new sites, resulting in the formation
of secondary tumors. This process is complex and is spatially and temporally regulated by …

ABSTRACT The α1β1, α2β1, α10β1 and α11β1 integrins constitute a subset of the integrin
family with affinity for GFOGER-like sequences in collagens. Integrins α1β1 and α2β1 were …

The basement membrane is a thin but dense, sheet-like specialized type of extracellular
matrix that has remarkably diverse functions tailored to individual tissues and organs. Tightly …

Introduction• Perlecan: a pro‐angiogenic proteoglycan• Endorepellin, a C‐terminal fragment
of perlecan with anti‐angiogenic activity• Syndecans in cancer biology• Glypicans and the …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network of proteins, glycoproteins,
proteoglycans, and polysaccharides. Through multiple interactions with each other and the …