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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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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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2015
2015
Direct effects of neutrophil oxidants on elastase-induced extracellular matrix proteolysis.
Oxidant species produced by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) inactivate alpha-1-protease inhibitor and thus may… 
2008
2008
The ecological significance of the coarse soil fraction for Picea abies (L.) Karst. seedling nutrition
Recent studies showed that the coarse fraction of soils can have a considerable stock of short-term available nutrients. However… 
1996
1996
Composition and organisation of extracellular matrices around germ tubes and appressoria ofColletotrichum lindemuthianum
SummaryThe ultrastructure and composition of the extracellular matrices (ECMs) associated with germ tubes and appressoria… 
1987
1987
Extracellular matrix does not induce the proliferation, but promotes the differentiation, of Hodgkin's cell line HDLM-1.
Tumor cells from the Hodgkin's cell line HDLM-1 were cultured in extracellular matrix (ECM)-coated flasks. Within 24 hours, the… 
1986
1986
Borderline malignant serous tumors of the ovary maintained on extracellular matrix: evidence for clonal evolution and invasive potential.
Four cases of advanced stage (II or III) and one case of early stage (IC) borderline malignant serous cystadenocarcinomas of the… 
1985
1985
Megakaryocyte interaction with subendothelial extracellular matrix is associated with adhesion, platelet-like shape change, and thromboxane A2 production
We have examined the morphological and secretory behavior of rat and guinea pig megakaryocytes exposed for up to 24 hours to… 
1984
1984
Characterization of a transformation-sensitive protein in the extracellular matrix of chicken embryo fibroblasts.
The extracellular matrix of cultured chicken embryo fibroblasts undergoes a number of modifications during the early stages of… 
1975
1975
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry applied to photographic densitometry.
For this study of photographic densitometry, sections of cartilage stained with Alcian Blue, safranin O and high iron diamine… 
Review
1974
Review
1974
The macromolecules of the intercellular matrix of the arterial wall: collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins.
The arterial wall can be considered as differentiated connective tissue. Three main cell types have been described and… 
Review
1969
Review
1969
Epithelial and mesenchymal cell interactions with extracellular matrix material in vitro.
Epidermal organogenesis (thyroid gland, salivary gland, feather, hair, skin, thymus gland, tooth, etc.) generally follows a basic…