A guide to the composition and functions of the extracellular matrix
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
Molecular principles of metastasis: a hallmark of cancer revisited
Metastasis is the hallmark of cancer that is responsible for the greatest number of cancer-
related deaths. Yet, it remains poorly understood. The continuous evolution of cancer …
related deaths. Yet, it remains poorly understood. The continuous evolution of cancer …
Glycoconjugates: synthesis, functional studies, and therapeutic developments
Glycoconjugates are major constituents of mammalian cells that are formed via covalent
conjugation of carbohydrates to other biomolecules like proteins and lipids and often …
conjugation of carbohydrates to other biomolecules like proteins and lipids and often …
Mass spectrometry-based techniques to elucidate the sugar code
Cells encode information in the sequence of biopolymers, such as nucleic acids, proteins,
and glycans. Although glycans are essential to all living organisms, surprisingly little is …
and glycans. Although glycans are essential to all living organisms, surprisingly little is …
The extracellular matrix as a multitasking player in disease
Extracellular matrices (ECM s) are highly specialized and dynamic three‐dimensional (3D)
scaffolds into which cells reside in tissues. ECM is composed of a variety of fibrillar …
scaffolds into which cells reside in tissues. ECM is composed of a variety of fibrillar …
Hyaluronan: molecular size‐dependent signaling and biological functions in inflammation and cancer
AG Tavianatou, I Caon, M Franchi… - The FEBS …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Hyaluronan (HA) is a linear nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan of the extracellular matrix that
plays a pivotal role in a variety of biological processes. High‐molecular weight HA exhibits …
plays a pivotal role in a variety of biological processes. High‐molecular weight HA exhibits …
Hyaluronan biology: A complex balancing act of structure, function, location and context
S Garantziotis, RC Savani - Matrix Biology, 2019 - Elsevier
Cell-matrix interactions are fundamental to many developmental, homeostatic, immune and
pathologic processes. Hyaluronan (HA), a critical component of the extracellular matrix …
pathologic processes. Hyaluronan (HA), a critical component of the extracellular matrix …
Glycosaminoglycan–protein interactions: the first draft of the glycosaminoglycan interactome
SD Vallet, O Clerc… - Journal of Histochemistry …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The six mammalian glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate,
heparin, heparan sulfate, hyaluronan, and keratan sulfate, are linear polysaccharides …
heparin, heparan sulfate, hyaluronan, and keratan sulfate, are linear polysaccharides …
Versican—a critical extracellular matrix regulator of immunity and inflammation
TN Wight, I Kang, SP Evanko, IA Harten… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The extracellular matrix (ECM) proteoglycan, versican increases along with other ECM
versican binding molecules such as hyaluronan, tumor necrosis factor stimulated gene-6 …
versican binding molecules such as hyaluronan, tumor necrosis factor stimulated gene-6 …
[PDF][PDF] Tumor microenvironment: extracellular matrix alterations influence tumor progression
S Brassart-Pasco, S Brézillon, B Brassart… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is composed of various cell types embedded in an
altered extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM not only serves as a support for tumor cell but also …
altered extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM not only serves as a support for tumor cell but also …