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Extracellular Matrix

Known as: Intercellular matrix, ECM, Matrix, Extracellular 
The extracellular matrix is a network of fibers that hold cells together. It is found within the extracellular space and in association with the… 
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ADAMTS1 protein, humanADAMTS13 protein, humanAlpha-TectorinBasement Membrane-Specific Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan Core Protein

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Circular muscle layer of small intestineDense regular elastic tissueExcretory functionLoose areolar connective tissue

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Intercellular matrix componentPortion of ground substance

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Membrane invagination in Rhodobacter sphaeroides is initiated at curved regions of the cytoplasmic membrane, then forms both budded and fully detached spherical vesicles
The purple phototrophic bacteria synthesize an extensive system of intracytoplasmic membranes (ICM) in order to increase the… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Bi-directional signal transduction by integrin receptors.
Review
2000
Review
2000
Cell-cell adhesion via the ECM: integrin genetics in fly and worm.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Cell-Extracellular Matrix Interactions Stimulate the AP-1 Transcription Factor in an Integrin-Linked Kinase- and Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3-Dependent Manner
ABSTRACT Integrin-mediated interactions of cells with components of the extracellular matrix regulate cell survival, cell… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Prostaglandins alter extracellular matrix adjacent to human ciliary muscle cells in vitro.
PURPOSE This study investigates the possibility that prostaglandins (PGs) induce changes in extracellular matrix (ECM) adjacent… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Sequence of the gene encoding an immunodominant microneme protein of Eimeria tenella.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Boundaries during normal and abnormal brain development: In vivo and in vitro studies of glia and glycoconjugates
Review
1987
Review
1987
Extracellular matrices and polypeptide growth factors as mediators of functions of cells of the periodontium. A review.
This is a review of the interactions between cells and their extracellular matrices and polypeptide growth factors. The review… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Distribution and synthesis of glycosaminoglycans during quail neural crest morphogenesis.
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Transformation of chondroblasts by rous sarcoma virus and synthesis of the sulfated proteoglycan matrix
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