Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a non-cellular three-dimensional macromolecular network
composed of collagens, proteoglycans/glycosaminoglycans, elastin, fibronectin, laminins …

The pulmonary extracellular matrix (ECM) determines the tissue architecture of the lung, and
provides mechanical stability and elastic recoil, which are essential for physiological lung …

The biochemical and biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) dictate tissue-
specific cell behaviour. The molecules that are associated with the ECM of each tissue …

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 …

The function of connective tissues depends on the physical and biochemical properties of
their extracellular matrix (ECM), which are in turn dictated by ECM protein composition. With …

Large, elastic arteries are composed of cells and a specialized extracellular matrix that
provides reversible elasticity and strength. Elastin is the matrix protein responsible for this …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes the main acellular microenvironment of cells in
almost all tissues and organs. The ECM not only provides mechanical support, but also …

Myofibroblasts, and the extracellular matrix (ECM) in which they reside, are critical
components of wound healing and fibrosis. The ECM, traditionally viewed as the structural …

Most abundant in the extracellular matrix are collagens, joined by elastin that confers elastic
recoil to the lung, aorta, and skin. These fibrils are highly resistant to proteolysis but can …

The creation of a living heart valve is a much-wanted alternative for current valve prostheses
that suffer from limited durability and thromboembolic complications. Current strategies to …