The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes the main acellular microenvironment of cells in
almost all tissues and organs. The ECM not only provides mechanical support, but also …

The lung's unique extracellular matrix (ECM), while providing structural support for cells, is
critical in the regulation of developmental organogenesis, homeostasis and injury-repair …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) regulates cell behavior by influencing cell proliferation,
survival, shape, migration and differentiation. Far from being a static structure, the ECM is …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the scaffold that provides structure and support to all
organs, including the lung; however, it is also much more than this. The ECM provides …

Historically, tissue engineering focused primarily on the delivery of soluble factors within
relatively static scaffolds; yet, increasing evidence indicates that the native, dynamic three …

Dynamic remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential for development, wound
healing and normal organ homeostasis. Life-threatening pathological conditions arise when …

The lung is composed of airways and lung parenchyma, and the extracellular matrix (ECM)
contains the main building blocks of both components. The ECM provides physical support …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) of the lung serves as both a scaffold for resident cells and a
mechanical support for respiratory function. The ECM is deposited during development and …

The pulmonary extracellular matrix (ECM) determines the tissue architecture of the lung, and
provides mechanical stability and elastic recoil, which are essential for physiological lung …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex assembly of hundreds of proteins that
constitutes the scaffold of multicellular organisms. In addition to providing architectural and …