Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the complex meshwork of proteins and glycans that forms
the scaffold that surrounds and supports cells. It exerts key roles in all aspects of metazoan …

Extracellular matrices (ECM s) are highly specialized and dynamic three‐dimensional (3D)
scaffolds into which cells reside in tissues. ECM is composed of a variety of fibrillar …

The existence of orderly structures, such as tissues and organs is made possible by cell
adhesion, ie, the process by which cells attach to neighbouring cells and a supporting …

Elastic fibers are essential constituents of the extracellular matrix of higher vertebrates and
endow several tissues and organs including lungs, skin and blood vessels with elasticity …

Elastin is an important protein of the extracellular matrix of higher vertebrates, which confers
elasticity and resilience to various tissues and organs including lungs, skin, large blood …

Elastic fibers are extracellular components of higher vertebrates and confer elasticity and
resilience to numerous tissues and organs such as large blood vessels, lungs, and skin …

The a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif (ADAMTS) family
comprises 19 proteases that regulate the structure and function of extracellular proteins in …

Multicellular organisms generate tissues of diverse shapes and functions from cells and
extracellular matrices. Their adhesion molecules mediate cell-cell and cell-matrix …

Fibrillin is a large evolutionarily ancient extracellular glycoprotein that assembles to form
beaded microfibrils which are essential components of most extracellular matrices. Fibrillin …