Extracellular Matrix
Extracellular Matrix is a dynamic, non-cellular three-dimensional network of macromolecules, primarily composed of structural proteins and glycosaminoglycans, that provides biochemical and biomechanical support to surrounding cells and regulates critical cellular functions such as adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation within tissues.
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EcmExtracellular Matrix Interaction
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Matrix Elasticity Directs Stem Cell Lineage Specification
Adam J. Engler, Shamik Sen, H. Lee Sweeney et al. · Cell · 2006 · 13.7K citations · Full text
Geometric Control of Cell Life and Death
Christopher S. Chen, Milan Mrksich, Sui Huang et al. · Science · 1997 · 4.7K citations
Matrix Crosslinking Forces Tumor Progression by Enhancing Integrin Signaling
Kandice R. Levental, Hongmei Yu, Laura Kass et al. · Cell · 2009 · 4K citations · Full text
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McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, United States
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, United States
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Harvard University
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University of California, San Francisco
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
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National Institutes of Health
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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University of Washington
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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JCB · 1.1K publications · 219K citations
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Repository · 2.7K publications · 176.1K citations
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