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The functions of extracellular matrix (ECM):
- provides mechanical and structural support for tissue (as well as tensile strength for the tissue)
- biochemical barrier --> defence
- regulating metabolic functions of the cells surrounded by the matrix:
- adhesion --> anchor cells within tissue
- migration --> provides pathways (e.g., during wound repair)
- proliferation --> modulate cell growth by binding and retaining growth factors
- differentiation --> influences transmission of information across the plasma membrane of the connective tissue cells
Conclusion: The components of the ECM form a dynamic and interactive system that informs cells about the biochemical and mechanical changes in their extracellular environment.
Reference:
Ross, M.H. & Pawlina, W. 2006, Histology: A Text and Atlas: With Correlated Cell and Molecular Biology, 5 edn, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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∙ 9y agoThe extracellular matrix refers to the extracellular part of the tissue. The extracellular matrix gives support to animal cells; and it is the base of the connective tissue of animals.
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∙ 14y agoThe extracellular part of animal tissue that usually provides structural support to the animal cells in addition to performing various other important functions
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∙ 9y agoIt is a collection of extracellular molecules secreted by cells.
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What does the extracellular matrix of connective tissue consist of?
Collagen is the connective tissue.
An extracellular ground substance is characteristics of?
The extracellular matrix is a characteristic of connective tissue.
How does the extracellular matrix communicate outside of the cell?
integrins
The extracellular matrix is coating found on the outside of?
Collagen is the extracurricular matrix coating. This is found on the outside.
What is a sticky coat secreted by most animal cells?
extracellular matrix
What does the extracellular matrix of connective tissue consist of?
Collagen is the connective tissue.
What are cells often bound to the extracellular matrix by?
The cells are often bound to the extracellular matrix by proteins in the plasma membrane. The extracellular matrix is the structural support of tissue.
What is the make up of the matrix in the connective tissue?
The Extracellular Matrix
What is the difference between matrix and ground substance?
Extracellular matrix includes not just ground substance, but also protein fibers. Ground substance consists of fluid, nonfibrous protein and other molecules.
What has the author Richard O Hynes written?
Richard O. Hynes has written: 'Extracellular matrix biology' -- subject(s): Cell Communication, Extracellular matrix, Cell interaction, Physiology, Extracellular Matrix 'Fibronectins' -- subject(s): Fibronectins
Is extracellular matrix the only true cell?
No :)
An extracellular ground substance is characteristics of?
The extracellular matrix is a characteristic of connective tissue.
What type of tissue possesses an abundant extracellular matrix?
Connective tissue has an extracellular matrix
Abundant nonliving extracellular matrix?
connective tissue
What attaches skin cells to the extracellular matrix by?
Plasmodesmata
How does the extracellular matrix communicate outside of the cell?
integrins
Hard extracellular matrix forms trabeculae?
bone
