The cell microenvironment has a profound influence on the behaviour, growth and survival
of cells. The extracellular matrix (ECM) provides not only mechanical and structural support …

Dysregulated extracellular matrix is the hallmark of fibrosis, and it has a profound impact on
kidney function in disease. Furthermore, perturbation of matrix homeostasis is a feature of …

The glomerulus contains unique cellular and extracellular matrix (ECM) components, which
are required for intact barrier function. Studies of the cellular components have helped to …

The mammalian cellular microenvironment is shaped by soluble factors and structural
components, the extracellular matrix, providing physical support, regulating adhesion and …

Activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and subsequent uncontrolled accumulation of
altered extracellular matrix (ECM) underpin liver fibrosis, a wound healing response to …

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common malignant tumor worldwide. Metastasis
is the main cause of the death of OSCC patients. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), one of …

We previously showed that the cell–cell junction protein plakoglobin (PG) not only
suppresses motility of keratinocytes in contact with each other, but also, unexpectedly, of …

Introduction We report on the preparation and efficacy of 10‐hydroxystearic acid (HSA) that
improves facial age spots and conspicuous pores. Methods The hydration of oleic acid into …

Purpose To investigate the effect of culturing human corneal endothelial cells (HCEnCs)
from older donors on extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from human corneal endothelial cell …

A single application of Mitomycin C (MMC) is used clinically in ophthalmology to reduce
scarring and enhance wound resolution after surgery. Here we show in vitro that a 3-hour …