In addition to providing a macromolecular scaffold, the extracellular matrix (ECM) is a critical
regulator of cell function by virtue of specific physical, biochemical, and mechanical …

Neurexins are cell-surface molecules that bind neuroligins to form a heterophilic, Ca2+-
dependent complex at central synapses. This transsynaptic complex is required for efficient …

We now want to begin to develop a holistic view of cartilage as a tissue that has an
integrated set of homeostatic processes for maintaining itself. In the context of other tissues …

The composition and properties of collagen in teleost (bony fish) cartilage have never been
studied. In this study, we aimed to identify and characterise all collagen species in the nasal …

Hearing loss (HL) is a major public health issue. It is clinically and genetically
heterogeneous. The identification of the causal mutation is important for early diagnosis …

Abstract Background Clostridial neurotoxins (CNTs) are the most deadly toxins known and
causal agents of botulism and tetanus neuroparalytic diseases. Despite considerable …

The mechanism of chain selection and trimerization of fibril-associated collagens with
interrupted triple helices (FACITs) differs from that of fibrillar collagens that have special C …

Although the pericellular matrix (PCM) plays a central role in the communication between
chondrocytes and extracellular matrix, its composition is largely unknown. In this study, the …

Cartilage plays an essential role during skeletal development within the growth plate and in
articular joint function. Interactions between the collagen fibrils and other extracellular matrix …

Коллагены, ассоциированные с фибриллами (КАФ), образуют одно из подсемейств,
входящих в состав семейства коллагенов. Являясь минорными компонентами …