Anatomy

Extracellular Matrix

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Matrix, Extracellular
  • Extracellular Matrices
  • Matrices, Extracellular

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  • Cells, Cultured (1972-1983)
  • Extracellular Space (1966-1983)

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  1. A11w.284w.295w.310w

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QU 350

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extracellular Matrix. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005109. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005109
  2. Extracellular Matrix. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extracellular_matrix
  3. Extracellular Matrix. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193825