On the other hand, integrins bind to different types of adhesion molecules to promote cell to extracellular matrix binding. Although not mentioned in this study, selectins are adhesion molecules ...

The composition of the extracellular matrix differs between tissue types. Though its main function is to provide an essential scaffold for cells, the extracellular matrix also regulates processes ...

Matrix rhythm therapy (MRT) is an innovative therapeutic approach that utilizes vibrational and rhythmic stimulation to ...

More information: Hyeonji Kim et al, Extracellular matrix-based sticky sealants for scar-free corneal tissue reconstruction, Biomaterials (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121941 Journal ...

The extracellular matrix is a complex network of material such as proteins and polysaccharides that are secreted locally by cells and remain closely associated with them to provide structural ...

Scientists have found a novel way that includes a new lab-grown material that could help slow and even reverse some of the ...

Basement membranes are extracellular matrices—flat sheets of protein and carbohydrate—that are essential for tissue architecture and function. But like all tissues, they are subject to damage.

The study reveals 44 differentially expressed proteins in cleft palate models, shedding light on molecular mechanisms and ...

The extracellular matrix—the structural framework surrounding cells—plays a crucial role in both skin and muscle tissue. In skin, this matrix contains collagen and elastin fibers suspended in ...

“The extracellular matrix is critical for maintaining the structure and function of the skin and other tissues, acting as a barrier to the entry of microorganisms and toxins,” Hidalgo explained.

A new study undertaken at the University of Haifa and published in the prestigious journal NPJ Parkinson’s Disease (Synaptic dysfunction and extracellular matrix dysregulation in dopaminergic ...

Highlights: Ovarian cancer cells are drawn to the extracellular matrix of aged tissues, influencing their spread; Senescence induced by chemotherapy may worsen outcomes in ovarian cancer ...