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extracellular matrix |
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extracellular matrix [¦ek·strə¦sel·yə·lər ′mā·triks] (cell and molecular biology) A filamentous structure that is attached to the outer cell surface and provides anchorage, traction, and positional recognition to the cell. (histology) A filamentous structure of glycoproteins and proteoglycans that is attached to the cell surface and provides cells with anchorage, traction for movement, and positional recognition. Abbreviated ECM. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Cell-cell communication BI Signalling receptors and ligands 4 4 BII Intracellular signaling molecules, including kinases and signal intermediates 3 3 BIII Extracellular matrix proteins and cell adhesion 1 1 Total 8 8 C. The antigens recognized by the antibodies generated during this study are similar in molecular mass to a number of axonal guidance molecules, adhesion molecules and extracellular matrix proteins known to be associated with developmental events. Hydrolysis of a broad spectrum of extracellular matrix proteins by human macrophage elastase. |
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