Collagen VI represents a remarkable extracellular matrix molecule, and in the past few
years, studies of this molecule have revealed its involvement in a wide range of tissues and …

Articular cartilage is a connective tissue consisting of a specialized extracellular matrix
(ECM) that dominates the bulk of its wet and dry weight. Type II collagen and aggrecan are …

Kjær, Michael. Role of Extracellular Matrix in Adaptation of Tendon and Skeletal Muscle to
Mechanical Loading. Physiol Rev 84: 649–698, 2004; 10.1152/physrev. 00031.2003.—The …

Small leucine‐rich proteoglycans (SLRP s) are involved in a variety of biological and
pathological processes. This review focuses on their regulatory roles in matrix assembly …

Background: Idiopathic epiretinal membrane (iERM) is a fibrocellular membrane that
proliferates on the inner surface of the retina at the macular area. Membrane contraction is …

The mechanisms of drug resistance in cancer are poorly understood. Serial analysis of gene
expression (SAGE) profiling of cisplatin-resistant and sensitive cells revealed many …

Small leucine-rich proteoglycans/proteins (SLRPs) are associated with collagen fibril
formation, and therefore important for the proper formation of extracellular matrices. SLRPs …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) of the trabecular meshwork (TM) is thought to be important in
regulating intraocular pressure (IOP) in both normal and glaucomatous eyes. IOP is …

The complex and adaptive nature of malignant neoplasm constitute a major challenge for
the development of effective anti-oncogenic therapies. Emerging evidence has uncovered …

The collagen VI-related myopathy known as Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy is an
early-onset disease that combines substantial muscle weakness with striking joint laxity and …