"Extracellular Matrix" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.
| Descriptor ID |
D005109
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A11.284.295.310
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| Concept/Terms |
Extracellular Matrix- Extracellular Matrix
- Matrix, Extracellular
- Extracellular Matrices
- Matrices, Extracellular
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Extracellular Matrix" by people in Profiles.
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Menopause-induced 17ß-estradiol and progesterone loss increases senescence markers, matrix disassembly and degeneration in mouse cartilage. Nat Aging. 2025 Jan; 5(1):65-86.
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?1 integrins regulate cellular behaviour and cardiomyocyte organization during ventricular wall formation. Cardiovasc Res. 2024 Sep 21; 120(11):1279-1294.
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Urinary Bladder Matrix Scaffolds Promote Pericardium Repair in a Porcine Model. J Surg Res. 2020 May; 249:216-224.
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Role of Fibulins 2 and 5 in Retinal Development and Maintenance. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018; 1074:275-280.
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Lysyl Hydroxylase 2 Is Secreted by Tumor Cells and Can Modify Collagen in the Extracellular Space. J Biol Chem. 2016 Dec 09; 291(50):25799-25808.
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"Click" immobilization of a VEGF-mimetic peptide on decellularized endothelial extracellular matrix to enhance angiogenesis. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2014 Jun 11; 6(11):8401-6.
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Specific beta1 integrins mediate adhesion, migration, and differentiation of neural progenitors derived from the embryonic striatum. Mol Cell Neurosci. 2004 Sep; 27(1):22-31.