Connective tissue has a complex structure and is composed of a large number of different constituents, such as collagens, elastic fibers, hyauronic acid, decorin and versican. Many diseases, inherited or acquired, are known to be due to disturbances in the structure or biosynthesis of these ...
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a heterogeneous, connective network composed of fibrous glycoproteins that coordinatein vivoto provide the physical scaffolding, mechanical stability, and biochemical cues necessary for tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis. This review highlights some of the recently raised ...
Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed ofcalcium and phosphorus compounds. Two bones can be connected to each other by another type of connective tissue called the ligament. This tissue is very elastic and has considerable strength. What is the function of the bone matrix?
It is now recognized that mechanical interactions between airway tissue and ECM play a key regulatory role on airway physiology and kinetics that can lead to the reorganization and remodeling of airway connective tissue. A connective tissue is composed of airway smooth muscle cells (ASM) and the ...
the natural material (such as soil or rock) in which something (such as a fossil or crystal) is embedded material in which something is enclosed or embedded (as for protection or study) the extracellular substance in which tissue cells (as of connective tissue) are embedded ...
Structures visible by light microscopy and, in addition to the basal lamina, that consist of layers that are typically secreted by cells from underlying connective tissue. Many basement membranes are rich in fibronectin. Basal lamina A molecularly defined part of the basement membrane comprising an ...
The role of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) in skeletogenesis. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a 38 kDa, cysteine rich, extracellular matrix protein composed of 4 domains or modules. CTGF has been shown to re... JA Arnott,AG Lambi,CM Mundy,... - 《Crit Rev ...
2.the intercellular substance of bone, cartilage, connective tissue, etc. 3. a.the rock material in which fossils, pebbles, etc., are embedded b.the material in which a mineral is embedded; gangue 4.(formerly) a mould used in the production of gramophone records. It is obtained by electr...
Synonyms Collagen ; Connective tissue ; Matrix tissue ; Supportive tissue Definition Extracellular matrix: The noncellular component of proteins and associated fluid, carbohydrates, fat, and electrolytes that surround all living cells. In relation to exercise science, the term is used for extracellular ...
In recent years, the biological role of changes in physical factors in carcinogenesis and progression has attracted increasing attention. Matrix stiffness, also known as ECM stress, is a critical physical factor of tumor microenvironment and remains alte