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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… Expand
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Review
2014
Review
2014
Remodelling the extracellular matrix in development and disease
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a highly dynamic structure that is present in all tissues and continuously undergoes controlled… Expand
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Review
2012
Review
2012
The extracellular matrix: A dynamic niche in cancer progression
The local microenvironment, or niche, of a cancer cell plays important roles in cancer development. A major component of the… Expand
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Review
2010
Review
2010
The extracellular matrix at a glance
![Figure][1] The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the non-cellular component present within all tissues and organs, and provides… Expand
Review
2009
Review
2009
The Extracellular Matrix: Not Just Pretty Fibrils
The extracellular matrix (ECM) and ECM proteins are important in phenomena as diverse as developmental patterning, stem cell… Expand
Review
2009
Review
2009
Hydrogels as extracellular matrix mimics for 3D cell culture.
Methods for culturing mammalian cells ex vivo are increasingly needed to study cell and tissue physiology and to grow replacement… Expand
Review
2009
Review
2009
Control of stem cell fate by physical interactions with the extracellular matrix.
A diverse array of environmental factors contributes to the overall control of stem cell activity. In particular, new data… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Alginate hydrogels as synthetic extracellular matrix materials.
Alginate hydrogels are used extensively in cell encapsulation, cell transplantation, and tissue engineering applications… Expand
Review
1993
Review
1993
Signal transduction from the extracellular matrix
Adhesive interactions between cells and the insoluble meshwork of extracellular matrix proteins play a vital role in embryonic… Expand
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Review
1988
Review
1988
Focal adhesions: transmembrane junctions between the extracellular matrix and the cytoskeleton.
INTRODUCTION 487 MORPHOLOGY AND OBSERVATION OF FOCAL ADHESIONS 488 FORMATION OF FOCAL ADHESIONS 490 DYNAMICS OF FOCAL ADHESION… Expand
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Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Transforming growth factor-beta stimulates the expression of fibronectin and collagen and their incorporation into the extracellular matrix.
We have examined whether the extracellular matrix is a biochemical target for transforming growth factor-beta (TGFbeta). We find… Expand
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